How to Use DSTDEV() in Google Sheets

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Returns the standard deviation of a population sample selected from a database table-like array or range using a SQL-like query.

How To Actually Use DSTDEV() in Sheets

DSTDEV(database, field, criteria)

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Using the data in the range A1:C10, calculate the standard deviation of the 'Sales' field where the 'Region' is 'West'. The result should be placed in cell E1.

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