Statistical =FORECAST.LINEAR(x, known_y's, known_x's)

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Which is the correct syntax of =FORECAST.LINEAR?

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Is argument “known_y's” required in =FORECAST.LINEAR?

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Is argument “known_x's” required in =FORECAST.LINEAR?

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Does =FORECAST.LINEAR return a dynamic array?

Question 5 of 15 5/15

Which formula is a valid example of =FORECAST.LINEAR?

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Since which Excel version is =FORECAST.LINEAR available?

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What usually causes #N/A in =FORECAST.LINEAR?

Question 8 of 15 8/15

What is the type of argument “known_x's” in =FORECAST.LINEAR?

Question 9 of 15 9/15

In =FORECAST.LINEAR, which is argument #1?

Question 10 of 15 10/15

Is argument “x” required in =FORECAST.LINEAR?

Question 11 of 15 11/15

Which category does =FORECAST.LINEAR belong to?

Question 12 of 15 12/15

How many arguments does =FORECAST.LINEAR have in total?

Question 13 of 15 13/15

Which statement about =FORECAST.LINEAR is correct?

Question 14 of 15 14/15

How many optional arguments does =FORECAST.LINEAR have?

Question 15 of 15 15/15

How many required arguments does =FORECAST.LINEAR have?

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1. Which is the correct syntax of =FORECAST.LINEAR?

A. =INTERCEPT(x, known_y's, known_x's)
B. =FORECAST.LINEAR(x, known_y's, known_x's, 0)
C. =FORECAST.LINEAR(x, known_y's, known_x's) ✓
D. FORECAST.LINEAR(x, known_y's, known_x's)

Explanation: Correct syntax: =FORECAST.LINEAR(x, known_y's, known_x's)

2. Is argument “known_y's” required in =FORECAST.LINEAR?

A. Yes
B. Yes ✓
C. —
D. No

Explanation: “known_y's” is required.

3. Is argument “known_x's” required in =FORECAST.LINEAR?

A. Yes
B. Yes ✓
C. No
D. —

Explanation: “known_x's” is required.

4. Does =FORECAST.LINEAR return a dynamic array?

A. No
B. Yes
C. No ✓
D. —

Explanation: FORECAST.LINEAR does not spill.

5. Which formula is a valid example of =FORECAST.LINEAR?

A. FORECAST.LINEAR(13, B2:B13, A2:A13)
B. =INTERCEPT(13, B2:B13, A2:A13)
C. =FORECAST.LINEAR(13, B2:B13, A2:A13) ✓
D. =FORECAST.LINEAR(13, B2:B13, A2:A13, 0)

Explanation: Correct example: =FORECAST.LINEAR(13, B2:B13, A2:A13)

6. Since which Excel version is =FORECAST.LINEAR available?

A. All versions
B. Excel 2007 (Compatibility)
C. Excel 2016 ✓
D. Excel 2019

Explanation: Version: “Excel 2016”.

7. What usually causes #N/A in =FORECAST.LINEAR?

A. مقدار x غیرعددی است.
B. Text is always ignored
C. واریانس known_x's صفر است.
D. The two ranges do not contain the same number of data points, or one of them is empty ✓

Explanation: The two ranges do not contain the same number of data points, or one of them is empty — Fix: Make the two ranges the same size

8. What is the type of argument “known_x's” in =FORECAST.LINEAR?

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

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

9. In =FORECAST.LINEAR, which is argument #1?

A. x ✓
B. criteria
C. value
D. lookup_value

Explanation: Argument #1 is “x”.

10. Is argument “x” required in =FORECAST.LINEAR?

A. No
B. Yes ✓
C. Yes
D. —

Explanation: “x” is required.

11. Which category does =FORECAST.LINEAR belong to?

A. Statistical ✓
B. Lookup & Reference
C. Logical
D. Compatibility

Explanation: Category is “Statistical”.

12. How many arguments does =FORECAST.LINEAR have in total?

A. 5
B. 3 ✓
C. 2
D. 4

Explanation: =FORECAST.LINEAR has 3 required, 0 optional (3 total).

13. Which statement about =FORECAST.LINEAR is correct?

A. In the inputs, first come the y values (result) and then the x values (factor). ✓
B. Text is always ignored
C. It only considers a linear trend; FORECAST.ETS is more suitable for seasonal data.
D. Volatile and recalculates every time

Explanation: Correct: In the inputs, first come the y values (result) and then the x values (factor).

14. How many optional arguments does =FORECAST.LINEAR have?

A. 3
B. 1
C. 0 ✓
D. 2

Explanation: =FORECAST.LINEAR has 3 required, 0 optional (3 total).

15. How many required arguments does =FORECAST.LINEAR have?

A. 3 ✓
B. 4
C. 5
D. 2

Explanation: =FORECAST.LINEAR has 3 required, 0 optional (3 total).