How to Find Standard Deviation on the TI–84: 10 Steps (2024)

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Last Updated: April 15, 2024

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Do you need to calculate the standard deviation for a list of numbers? Your TI-84 standard or TI-84 Plus graphing calculator makes it quick and easy find out how much your data varies from the mean (average). We'll show you how to use the 1-var-stats option to calculate various statistics, including the mean, sum, and both the sample (sx) and population (σx) standard deviations in one step.

How to Use the TI-84 for Standard Deviation

Open lists by pressing STAT, Edit, then Enter. Enter your values into the L1 column, then press STAT and right arrow to enter the CALC tab. Select 1-Var stats, then press 2ND and 1, then select Calculate on the menu. The standard deviation will show up next to Sx for a sample and σx for a population.

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    Press the STAT button on your calculator. It's in the third column of keys.

  2. 2

    Select the Edit menu and press Enter. It's the first option on the menu. You will see columns (lists) labeled L1 through L6.

    Note: The TI-84 allows you to enter up to six different lists of data sets.

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    Clear existing data from the lists. If there's already data in any of the columns, use these steps to remove it before you continue:

    • Use the arrow keys to navigate to L1 (the first column).
    • Press Clear.
    • Press Enter.
    • Repeat for other lists with data.
  4. 4

    Enter your data set into the L1 column. Press the Enter key after each value.

  5. 5

    Press the STAT button to return to the menu.

  6. 6

    Press the right-arrow to switch to the CALC tab. It's the second menu tab at the top of the screen.

  7. 7

    Select 1-Var Stats and press Enter.

  8. 8

    Press the 2ND button and then 1 to select L1. You'll only need to do this if you have a T1-84 Plus model and don't already see "L1" next to "List."

    • Some non-plus models may skip this screen and display your results automatically.

    Tip: If you created multiple lists and want to select a different one, press the number that corresponds with that column. For example, if you want standard deviation for the values you entered in L4, press the 2ND and then 4.

  9. 9

    Select Calculate and press Enter. The TI-84 will now display standard deviation calculations for the set of values.

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    Find the standard deviation value next to Sx or σx. These should be the 4th and 5th results in the list. You may have to scroll down to view both values.

    • Sx shows the standard deviation for a sample, while σx shows the standard deviation for a population. The value you'll use depends on whether you used data from a sample or a full population.[1]
    • A lower standard deviation value means that the values in your list don't vary much from the mean, while a higher value means your data is more spread out.[2]
    • represents the mean, or average, of the values.
    • Σx represents the sum of all values.
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    I deleted L1, how can I revert it back?

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    Just press 2 and 1 and that should fix it. If that doesn't work, then just reset your calculator.

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      1. Press STAT.
      2. Select Edit.
      3. Clear existing list data.
      4. Enter data into L1.
      5. Press STAT.
      6. Go to the CALC menu.
      7. Select 1-Var-Stats.
      8. Select the L1 column.
      9. Select Calculate.

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