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

Quiz =LOGEST — 15 Questions

15 quiz questions about =LOGEST — test syntax, arguments, examples & errors!

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Which category does =LOGEST belong to?

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

Question 3 of 15 3/15

Is argument “stats” required in =LOGEST?

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How many required arguments does =LOGEST have?

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In =LOGEST, which is argument #2?

Question 6 of 15 6/15

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

Question 7 of 15 7/15

In =LOGEST, which is argument #1?

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What is the output type of =LOGEST?

Question 9 of 15 9/15

Since which Excel version is =LOGEST available?

Question 10 of 15 10/15

What is the type of argument “stats” in =LOGEST?

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Is =LOGEST volatile?

Question 12 of 15 12/15

Which statement about =LOGEST is correct?

Question 13 of 15 13/15

What is the type of argument “known_y's” in =LOGEST?

Question 14 of 15 14/15

Which use case fits =LOGEST?

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

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1. Which category does =LOGEST belong to?

A. Cube
B. Database
C. Engineering
D. Statistical ✓

Explanation: Category is “Statistical”.

2. What is the type of argument “const” in =LOGEST?

A. Text
B. Mixed
C. Reference
D. Logical ✓

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

3. Is argument “stats” required in =LOGEST?

A. No
B. No ✓
C. Yes
D. —

Explanation: “stats” is optional.

4. How many required arguments does =LOGEST have?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 0
D. 1 ✓

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

5. In =LOGEST, which is argument #2?

A. known_x's ✓
B. const
C. range
D. value

Explanation: Argument #2 is “known_x's”.

6. Is argument “known_x's” required in =LOGEST?

A. No ✓
B. Yes
C. —
D. No

Explanation: “known_x's” is optional.

7. In =LOGEST, which is argument #1?

A. const
B. stats
C. known_x's
D. known_y's ✓

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

8. What is the output type of =LOGEST?

A. Text
B. Array ✓
C. Logical
D. Number

Explanation: Output is “Array”.

9. Since which Excel version is =LOGEST available?

A. Excel 2019
B. All versions ✓
C. Excel 2007 (Compatibility)
D. Excel 365

Explanation: Version: “All versions”.

10. What is the type of argument “stats” in =LOGEST?

A. Mixed
B. Text
C. Reference
D. Logical ✓

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

11. Is =LOGEST volatile?

A. No ✓
B. —
C. Yes
D. No

Explanation: LOGEST is not volatile.

12. Which statement about =LOGEST is correct?

A. Output is always a dynamic array
B. When you have only one independent x-variable, you can obtain y-intercept (b) values directly by using the following formula: Y-intercept (b): INDEX(LOGEST(known_y's,known_x's),2) You can use the y = b*m^x equation to predict future values of y, but Microsoft Excel provides the GROWTH function to do this for you. For more information, see GROWTH function.
C. Requires add-in
D. The more a plot of your data resembles an exponential curve, the better the calculated line will fit your data. Like LINEST, LOGEST returns an array of values that describes a relationship among the values, but LINEST fits a straight line to your data; LOGEST fits an exponential curve. For more information, see LINEST. ✓

Explanation: Correct: The more a plot of your data resembles an exponential curve, the better the calculated line will fit your data. Like LINEST, LOGEST returns an array of values that describes a relationship among the values, but LINEST fits a straight line to your data; LOGEST fits an exponential curve. For more information, see LINEST.

13. What is the type of argument “known_y's” in =LOGEST?

A. Logical
B. Range ✓
C. Text
D. Array

Explanation: Type of “known_y's” is “Range”.

14. Which use case fits =LOGEST?

A. Forecasting & Trends ✓
B. Securities & Bonds
C. Sort, Filter & Dedupe
D. Worksheet Info & Navigation

Explanation: Use case “Forecasting & Trends” fits LOGEST.

15. Is argument “known_y's” required in =LOGEST?

A. Yes ✓
B. Yes
C. —
D. No

Explanation: “known_y's” is required.