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Statistical - BETA.DIST Function
Description
The BETA.DIST function returns the beta distribution. The beta distribution is commonly used to study variation in the percentage of something across samples.
Syntax
BETA.DIST(x,alpha,beta,cumulative,[A],[B])
Arguments
Argument | Description | Required/ Optional |
---|---|---|
X | The value between A and B at which to evaluate the function. | Required |
Alpha | A parameter of the distribution. | Required |
Beta | A parameter of the distribution. | Required |
Cumulative |
A logical value that determines the form of the function. BETA.DIST returns −
|
Required |
A | A lower bound to the interval of x. | Optional |
B | An upper bound to the interval of x. | Optional |
Notes
If you omit values for A and B, BETA.DIST uses the standard cumulative beta distribution, so that A = 0 and B = 1
If any argument is nonnumeric, BETA.DIST returns the #VALUE! error value.
If alpha ≤ 0 or beta ≤ 0, BETA.DIST returns the #NUM! error value.
If x < A, x > B, or A = B, BETA.DIST returns the #NUM! error value.
Applicability
Excel 2010, Excel 2013, Excel 2016
Example
advanced_excel_statistical_functions.htm
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