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Compatibility - FTEST Function
The FTEST function replaces the F.TEST function in Excel 2010.
Description
The function returns the result of an F-test. An F-test returns the two-tailed probability that the variances in array1 and array2 are not significantly different. Use this function to determine whether two samples have different variances.
Syntax
FTEST (array1, array2)
Arguments
| Argument | Description | Required/Optional |
|---|---|---|
| Array1 | The first array or range of data. | Required |
| Array2 | The second array or range of data. | Required |
Notes
The arguments must be either numbers or names, arrays, or references that contain numbers.
If an array or reference argument contains text, logical values, or empty cells, those values are ignored. However, cells with the value zero are included.
If the number of data points in array1 or array2 is less than 2, or if the variance of array1 or array2 is zero, FTEST returns the #DIV/0! error value.
The F-test value that is returned by the LINEST function differs from the F-test value that is returned by the FTEST function. LINEST returns the F statistic, whereas FTEST returns the probability.
Example
