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How to Use DVAR() in Google Sheets

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

How To Actually Use DVAR() in Sheets

DVAR(database, field, criteria)

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Use the DVAR function to calculate the variance of the 'Sales' field in the range A1:C10, where the 'Region' is 'North'. The result should be placed in cell D1.

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