Compare BETADIST vs FORECAST

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Feature

Compatibility

=BETADIST()

Syntax

Compatibility

=FORECAST()

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Syntax

Category

Compatibility compatibility

Popularity

20 / 100

35 / 100

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Output

Number

Version

Excel 2007 (Compatibility)

All versions

Volatile

Dynamic Array

Description

Returns the cumulative beta probability density function. The beta distribution is commonly used to study variation in the percentage of something across samples, such as the fraction of the day people spend watching television.

Predicts a future value based on a linear trend (the legacy FORECAST.LINEAR)

Syntax

=BETADIST(x,alpha,beta,[A],[B])

=FORECAST(x, known_y's, known_x's)

Arguments

5 Arguments

x alpha beta A (Optional) B (Optional)

3 Arguments

x known_y's known_x's

Examples

Tips

★ Recommendation — Winner: =FORECAST()

=FORECAST() is recommended based on higher popularity, newer version and Dynamic Array support.

Winner: =FORECAST()