Absolutely, you can use the SUM function along with the POWER function in Excel to calculate the sum of squares of a range of numbers. Here's the formula:

`=SUM(POWER(range,2))`

Explanation:

- SUM: This function adds the values provided to it.
- POWER(range,2): This part calculates the square of each number within the specified range.
- range: Replace "range" with the actual cell references of the data containing the numbers you want to square.
- 2: This is the exponent, which raises each number in the range to the power of 2 (squaring them).
- The entire formula is then wrapped inside the SUM function, which adds up all the squared values from the range.

Example:

Let's say you have numbers in cells A1:A5 (A1 containing 2, A2 containing 3, and so on). To find the sum of their squares, enter the following formula in any empty cell (e.g., B6):

`=SUM(POWER(A1:A5,2))`

This formula will first square each number in A1:A5 (4, 9, etc.) and then add them all together, giving you the sum of squares.

Alternative Methods:

1. Array Formula (for advanced users): You can achieve the same result with a single formula using an array formula. However, this method requires pressing Ctrl+Shift+Enter instead of just Enter after typing the formula. The formula would be:

`=SUM((A1:A5)^2)`

2. Separate Formulas: You can also calculate squares and then use SUM in separate steps. Here's how:

- In another column (e.g., B1:B5), enter the formula `=A1^2` (or copy it down for all cells in the column). This will calculate the squares of each number in A1:A5.
- In another cell (e.g., C1), use the formula `=SUM(B1:B5)` to add up the squared values from the previous step.

These methods achieve the same result, but the first formula with SUM and POWER is the most concise and efficient way.