Original observations stay visible
Keep the data used in the calculation inspectable.
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Standard deviation
Practice calculating a sample standard deviation from a numeric dataset in WPS Spreadsheets. The starter shows the observations, mean and spread together.
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Original XLSX starter included. Edit in WPS Spreadsheets; advanced feature availability varies by version and platform.
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About this workflow
Measure spread around the average
Use WPS Spreadsheets to work on the file, review the details and save the result in a suitable format.
Sample and population are distinct
Choose the formula that matches the dataset’s role.
Units remain meaningful
Standard deviation is expressed in the same unit as the observations.
File formats
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Original standard deviation workbook with illustrative data and editing instructions.
This editable sample is in English. Open it in WPS Office and replace the example content with your own. The starter file is separate from the WPS app download.
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Install WPS Office, then follow these steps in the app. This webpage does not edit or convert your files.
Review the observationsUse comparable numeric values and decide how to handle missing data.
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Frequently asked questions
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Should I use sample or population standard deviation?
Use the population form when the data is the entire population of interest. Use the sample form when it is a sample used to estimate broader variation.
What is included in the standard deviation starter?
An original editable XLSX example with observation, duration minutes and task instructions. The starter calculates sample standard deviation with STDEV. It is a descriptive example, not a statistical inference.
Where do I edit the workbook?
Download the starter and open it in WPS Spreadsheets. Editing happens in the app; this page does not process or upload your workbook. Save an XLSX copy to keep working, or export a reviewed view as PDF.
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Original XLSX starter included. Edit in WPS Spreadsheets; advanced feature availability varies by version and platform.