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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In =LINEST, which is argument #2?

Question 2 of 10 2/10

Which function is related to =LINEST?

Question 3 of 10 3/10

What is the fix for #DIV/0! in =LINEST?

Question 4 of 10 4/10

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

Question 5 of 10 5/10

How many optional arguments does =LINEST have?

Question 6 of 10 6/10

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

Question 7 of 10 7/10

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

Question 8 of 10 8/10

Which formula is a valid example of =LINEST?

Question 9 of 10 9/10

What is the output type of =LINEST?

Question 10 of 10 10/10

Which category does =LINEST belong to?

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1. In =LINEST, which is argument #2?

A. value
B. known_x's ✓
C. stats
D. lookup_value

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

2. Which function is related to =LINEST?

A. TBILLPRICE
B. INDEX ✓
C. BIN2HEX
D. CUBEVALUE

Explanation: “INDEX” is related to LINEST.

3. What is the fix for #DIV/0! in =LINEST?

A. Requires add-in
B. Output is always a dynamic array
C. Volatile and recalculates every time
D. اگر با SLOPE یا INTERCEPT خطای #DIV/0! گرفتید، بررسی کنید داده‌ها هم‌خط یا نامعین نباشند و در صورت نیاز از LINEST استفاده کنید. ✓

Explanation: SLOPE and INTERCEPT return a #DIV/0! error. — Fix: اگر با SLOPE یا INTERCEPT خطای #DIV/0! گرفتید، بررسی کنید داده‌ها هم‌خط یا نامعین نباشند و در صورت نیاز از LINEST استفاده کنید.

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

A. No
B. Yes ✓
C. Yes
D. —

Explanation: “known_y's” is required.

5. How many optional arguments does =LINEST have?

A. 4
B. 2
C. 5
D. 3 ✓

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

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

A. No ✓
B. Yes
C. —
D. No

Explanation: “known_x's” is optional.

7. What is the type of argument “known_y's” in =LINEST?

A. Range ✓
B. Logical
C. Text
D. Date

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

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

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

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

9. What is the output type of =LINEST?

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

Explanation: Output is “Array”.

10. Which category does =LINEST belong to?

A. Math & Trig
B. Lookup & Reference
C. Statistical ✓
D. Information

Explanation: Category is “Statistical”.