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

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Is argument “const” required in =LINEST?

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Which use case fits =LINEST?

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Which formula is a valid example of =LINEST?

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

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Which category does =LINEST belong to?

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Since which Excel version is =LINEST available?

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Does =LINEST return a dynamic array?

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

Question 10 of 10 10/10

Which function is NOT related to =LINEST?

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

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

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

2. Is argument “const” required in =LINEST?

A. No ✓
B. Yes
C. No
D. —

Explanation: “const” is optional.

3. Which use case fits =LINEST?

A. Probability & Hypothesis Testing
B. Scientific & Unit Conversion
C. Workdays & Due Dates
D. Forecasting & Trends ✓

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

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

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

5. What is the type of argument “stats” in =LINEST?

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

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

6. Which category does =LINEST belong to?

A. Statistical ✓
B. Logical
C. Engineering
D. Web

Explanation: Category is “Statistical”.

7. Since which Excel version is =LINEST available?

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

Explanation: Version: “All versions”.

8. Does =LINEST return a dynamic array?

A. Yes
B. —
C. No
D. No ✓

Explanation: LINEST does not spill.

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

A. Yes
B. No
C. Yes ✓
D. —

Explanation: “known_y's” is required.

10. Which function is NOT related to =LINEST?

A. INDEX
B. LOGEST
C. INTERCEPT
D. SECOND ✓

Explanation: “SECOND” is not related to LINEST.