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Compare FDIST vs FORECAST

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Compare FDIST vs FORECAST side-by-side — differences, popularity and recommendation

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Feature
Compatibility
=FDIST()
Syntax
Compatibility
=FORECAST()
★ Winner
Syntax
Category
Compatibility compatibility
Compatibility compatibility
Popularity
18 / 100
35 / 100
Views
◉ 40 views
◉ 60 views
Output
Number
Number
Version
Excel 2007 (Compatibility)
All versions
Volatile
No
No
Dynamic Array
No
No
Description
The FDIST function returns the (right-tailed) F probability distribution (degree of diversity) for two data sets. You can use this function to determine whether two data sets have different degrees of diversity.
Predicts a future value based on a linear trend (the legacy FORECAST.LINEAR)
Syntax
=FDIST(x,deg_freedom1,deg_freedom2)
=FORECAST(x, known_y's, known_x's)
Arguments
3 Arguments
x deg_freedom1 deg_freedom2
3 Arguments
x known_y's known_x's
Examples
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Tips
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★ Recommendation — Winner: =FORECAST()

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

Winner: =FORECAST()