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GAUSS function: Description, Usage, Syntax, Examples and Explanation

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What is GAUSS function in Excel?

GAUSS function is one of Statistical functions in Microsoft Excel that calculates the probability that a member of a standard normal population will fall between the mean and z standard deviations from the mean.

Syntax of GAUSS function

GAUSS(z)

The GAUSS function syntax has the following arguments.

  • Z    Required. Returns a number.

GAUSS formula explanation

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

Example of GAUSS function

Steps to follow:

1. Open a new Excel worksheet.

2. Copy data in the following table below and paste it in cell A1

Note: For formulas to show results, select them, press F2 key on your keyboard and then press Enter.

You can adjust the column widths to see all the data, if need be.

Formula Description Result
‘=GAUSS(2) Probability that a member of a standard normal population will fall between the mean and 2 standard deviations from the mean (result is 0.47725). =GAUSS(2)

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