Common questions about the STANDARDIZE function usually focus on parameter errors, result checking, and filling formulas across multiple cells; this section includes 3 frequent questions.
FAQ
What should I do if STANDARDIZE returns an error value?
- Check whether the parameters used in the calculation are numeric instead of text or values with extra spaces.
- Confirm that the standard deviation parameter is valid and entered in the correct order.
- If the formula references other cells, review those cell values and confirm the formula again.
Why is my STANDARDIZE result different from what I expected?
- Check whether the value, mean, and standard deviation reference the correct cells.
- Confirm whether relative references shifted when you copied the formula.
- If needed, open the Insert Function dialog box again to review the parameter meanings and order.
How do I use STANDARDIZE in multiple cells?
- Enter the STANDARDIZE formula in the first target cell.
- Select that cell and move the pointer to the fill handle in the lower-right corner.
- Drag down or across to copy the formula to other target cells.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| STANDARDIZE | A statistical function that calculates the normalized result of a value from a given mean and standard deviation. |
| Mean | The average value of a dataset and one of the core parameters used in STANDARDIZE. |
| Standard deviation | A statistical measure of dispersion and one of the core parameters used in STANDARDIZE. |