Statistical =LOGEST(known_y's, [known_x's], [const], [stats])

Quiz =LOGEST — 10 Questions

10 quiz questions about =LOGEST — test syntax, arguments, examples & errors!

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Which use case fits =LOGEST?

Question 2 of 10 2/10

What is the type of argument “const” in =LOGEST?

Question 3 of 10 3/10

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

Question 4 of 10 4/10

In =LOGEST, which is argument #1?

Question 5 of 10 5/10

Which function is NOT related to =LOGEST?

Question 6 of 10 6/10

Which category does =LOGEST belong to?

Question 7 of 10 7/10

Which statement about =LOGEST is correct?

Question 8 of 10 8/10

Since which Excel version is =LOGEST available?

Question 9 of 10 9/10

In =LOGEST, which is argument #2?

Question 10 of 10 10/10

Is argument “stats” required in =LOGEST?

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1. Which use case fits =LOGEST?

A. Text Manipulation
B. Forecasting & Trends ✓
C. Probability & Hypothesis Testing
D. Descriptive Statistics

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

2. What is the type of argument “const” in =LOGEST?

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

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

3. What is the type of argument “known_y's” in =LOGEST?

A. Value
B. Mixed
C. Text
D. Range ✓

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

4. In =LOGEST, which is argument #1?

A. lookup_value
B. value
C. range
D. known_y's ✓

Explanation: Argument #1 is “known_y's”.

5. Which function is NOT related to =LOGEST?

A. GAMMADIST ✓
B. LINEST
C. GROWTH
D. RRI

Explanation: “GAMMADIST” is not related to LOGEST.

6. Which category does =LOGEST belong to?

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

Explanation: Category is “Statistical”.

7. Which statement about =LOGEST is correct?

A. When you have only one independent x-variable, you can obtain y-intercept (b) values directly by using the following formula: Y-intercept (b): INDEX(LOGEST(known_y's,known_x's),2) You can use the y = b*m^x equation to predict future values of y, but Microsoft Excel provides the GROWTH function to do this for you. For more information, see GROWTH function.
B. The more a plot of your data resembles an exponential curve, the better the calculated line will fit your data. Like LINEST, LOGEST returns an array of values that describes a relationship among the values, but LINEST fits a straight line to your data; LOGEST fits an exponential curve. For more information, see LINEST. ✓
C. Select entire column for best performance
D. Output is always a dynamic array

Explanation: Correct: The more a plot of your data resembles an exponential curve, the better the calculated line will fit your data. Like LINEST, LOGEST returns an array of values that describes a relationship among the values, but LINEST fits a straight line to your data; LOGEST fits an exponential curve. For more information, see LINEST.

8. Since which Excel version is =LOGEST available?

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

Explanation: Version: “All versions”.

9. In =LOGEST, which is argument #2?

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

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

10. Is argument “stats” required in =LOGEST?

A. No ✓
B. Yes
C. —
D. No

Explanation: “stats” is optional.