Statistical =LINEST(known_y's, [known_x's], [const], [stats])

Quiz =LINEST — 10 Questions

10 quiz questions about =LINEST — test syntax, arguments, examples & errors!

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How many optional arguments does =LINEST have?

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How many required arguments does =LINEST have?

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What is the type of argument “const” in =LINEST?

Question 4 of 10 4/10

Is argument “known_x's” required in =LINEST?

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In =LINEST, which is argument #1?

Question 6 of 10 6/10

What is the output type of =LINEST?

Question 7 of 10 7/10

Which category does =LINEST belong to?

Question 8 of 10 8/10

Which formula is a valid example of =LINEST?

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Is argument “known_y's” required in =LINEST?

Question 10 of 10 10/10

Does =LINEST return a dynamic array?

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1. How many optional arguments does =LINEST have?

A. 4
B. 5
C. 2
D. 3 ✓

Explanation: =LINEST has 1 required, 3 optional (4 total).

2. How many required arguments does =LINEST have?

A. 3
B. 2
C. 0
D. 1 ✓

Explanation: =LINEST has 1 required, 3 optional (4 total).

3. What is the type of argument “const” in =LINEST?

A. Range
B. Logical ✓
C. Reference
D. Number

Explanation: Type of “const” is “Logical”.

4. Is argument “known_x's” required in =LINEST?

A. Yes
B. No ✓
C. —
D. No

Explanation: “known_x's” is optional.

5. In =LINEST, which is argument #1?

A. lookup_value
B. known_x's
C. known_y's ✓
D. criteria

Explanation: Argument #1 is “known_y's”.

6. What is the output type of =LINEST?

A. Number
B. Array ✓
C. Reference
D. Value

Explanation: Output is “Array”.

7. Which category does =LINEST belong to?

A. Logical
B. Compatibility
C. Statistical ✓
D. Database

Explanation: Category is “Statistical”.

8. Which formula is a valid example of =LINEST?

A. SUM(LINEST(B1:B6, A1:A6)*{9,1})
B. =SUM(LINEST(B1:B6, A1:A6)*{9,1}) ✓
C. =SUM(INDEX(B1:B6, A1:A6)*{9,1})
D. =SUM(LINEST(B1:B6, A1:A6)*{9,1}, 0)

Explanation: Correct example: =SUM(LINEST(B1:B6, A1:A6)*{9,1})

9. Is argument “known_y's” required in =LINEST?

A. —
B. Yes
C. No
D. Yes ✓

Explanation: “known_y's” is required.

10. Does =LINEST return a dynamic array?

A. —
B. Yes
C. No ✓
D. No

Explanation: LINEST does not spill.