Advanced Excel Statistical - GAUSS Function



Description

The GAUSS function calculates the probability that a member of a standard normal population will fall between the mean and z standard deviations from the mean.

Syntax

GAUSS (z)

Arguments

Argument Description Required/ Optional
Z Returns a number. Required

Notes

  • Because NORM.S.DIST(0,True) always returns 0.5, GAUSS (z) will always be 0.5 less than NORM.S.DIST(z,True)

  • If z is not a valid number, GAUSS returns the #NUM! error value.

  • If z is not a valid data type, GAUSS returns the #VALUE! error value.

Applicability

Excel 2013, Excel 2016

Example

Gauss Function
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