How do I interpret the Standard Error of the Mean value calculated in Google Sheets?

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How do I interpret the Standard Error of the Mean value calculated in Google Sheets?
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The SEM represents the precision of your sample mean as an estimate of the population mean. A smaller SEM indicates higher precision (less variability in sample means). You can use the SEM to construct confidence intervals around your sample mean. For example, a 95% confidence interval is approximately the sample mean ± 1.96 * SEM.