RANDOMNORMAL

generates random values from normal distribution · a deepcalc original · no excel equivalent · no sheets equivalent

signature

RANDOMNORMAL(mean, std_dev, [count])

returns: number · volatile — recomputes on every evaluation

argumentrequired
mean required
std_dev required
count optional

usage

  • =RANDOMNORMAL(100, 15, 5)

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