ReferenceFunctionsStatistics Functions
BETA.DIST
BETA.DIST: Returns the beta-distribution probability for `x`, with optional lower/upper bounds.
Summary
BETA.DIST can evaluate either the cumulative probability or density on [A, B] (default
[0, 1]).
Remarks
- Requires
alpha > 0,beta > 0, andA < B. xmust lie within the inclusive interval[A, B].- Set
cumulativeto non-zero for CDF mode, or0for PDF mode. - Returns
#NUM!for invalid bounds, parameters, or out-of-rangex.
Examples
Uniform beta CDF on [0,1]
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| Cell | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| No inputs on Sheet1. | ||
Formula
=
Result
Not evaluated yet.
Expected
0.3
Uniform beta PDF on [0,1]
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| Cell | Value | |
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| No inputs on Sheet1. | ||
Formula
=
Result
Not evaluated yet.
Expected
1
Related functions
Runtime metadata
Category
Statistics
Signature
BETA.DIST(arg1: Number, arg2: Number, arg3: Number, arg4: Number, arg5: Number, arg6…: Number)Arity
min 4, max variadic
Arguments
arg1Number · Scalar · coercion NumberLenientText
arg2Number · Scalar · coercion NumberLenientText
arg3Number · Scalar · coercion NumberLenientText
arg4Number · Scalar · coercion NumberLenientText
arg5Number · Scalar · coercion NumberLenientText
arg6Number · Scalar · coercion NumberLenientText
Caps
PURE
Source