standardDeviation
Type
function
Summary
Returns the sample standard deviation of a list of numbers.
Syntax
standardDeviation(<numbersList>)
Description
Use the standardDeviation function to analyze the amount of spread in a list of numbers.
The sample standard deviation is a measure of how widely distributed the numbers in the numbersList are.
If a math operation on finite inputs produces a non-finite output, an execution error is thrown. See math operations for more information.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
numbersList | A comma-separated list of numbers, or an expression that evaluates to such a list, or an array containing only numbers. |
Examples
standardDeviation(8,10,12) -- returns 2
put standardDeviation(studentScores) into field "Sample Standard Deviation"
Related
glossary: return, math operation
control structure: function
function: populationVariance, averageDeviation, variance, average, median, populationStandardDeviation, sum, standardDeviation
Compatibility and Support
Introduced
LiveCode 1.1
OS
mac
windows
linux
ios
android
Platforms
desktop
server
mobile