How to use Advanced Filters in Excel

How to use Advanced Filters in Excel

The arrow buttons, FILTER function, and Power Query are popular methods for filtering data in Excel. Unless you are using Power Query, these methods may not be enough when working with two or more criteria. The more powerful Advanced Filter feature can help for more...
How to calculate discrete probability in Excel

How to calculate discrete probability in Excel

A discrete distribution describes the probability of occurrence of a random variable that can take on only a certain number of values. Common examples for this are the probabilities in a dice roll or getting a certain card in a deck of regular cards. In this guide,...
Function: PROB

Function: PROB

The PROB function is a statistical function that can calculate the probability associated with a given range. The function is useful for calculating the probability for the occurrences having discrete probabilities of an event. In this guide, we’re going to show you...
How to add error bars in Excel

How to add error bars in Excel

Error bars are graphical representations of data variability in charts. You can add error bars into your Excel charts to provide a more comprehensive view of the data set. An error bar is usually a horizontal and/or vertical line drawn between lowest and highest error...
How to alternate row color based on group in Excel

How to alternate row color based on group in Excel

Using different coloring makes it easy to highlight differences in data or the layout of your spreadsheets. Excel has support for rows with alternating coloring in tables. What if your table contains similar values in groups, and you want to color the rows based on...
How to calculate variance in Excel

How to calculate variance in Excel

Variance is an important metric in statistics, and it can help you calculate like the risk of an investment. In this guide, we’re going to show you how to calculate variance in Excel. Download Workbook What is variance? Variance is the average of the squared...
Function: VARA

Function: VARA

The VARA function is a statistical function that can calculate and return the variance of a sample by evaluating text and logical values. Variance provides a general idea of how much data points are spread in a data set, and can be used to calculate the standard...
Function: VARP

Function: VARP

The VARP function is a statistical function calculates and returns the variance of a population. Variance provides a general idea of how much data points are spread in a data set, and can be used to calculate the standard deviation or determine the risk of an...
Function: VAR.P

Function: VAR.P

The VAR.P function is a statistical function that can calculate and return the variance of a population. This formula was essentially introduced as a replacement for the outdated VARP function. Variance provides a general idea of how much data points are spread in a...