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

Quiz =LOGEST — 15 Questions

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

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In =LOGEST, which is argument #2?

Question 2 of 15 2/15

How many required arguments does =LOGEST have?

Question 3 of 15 3/15

In =LOGEST, which is argument #3?

Question 4 of 15 4/15

Since which Excel version is =LOGEST available?

Question 5 of 15 5/15

How many arguments does =LOGEST have in total?

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

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Which statement about =LOGEST is correct?

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Which function is NOT related to =LOGEST?

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Which formula is a valid example of =LOGEST?

Question 10 of 15 10/15

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

Question 11 of 15 11/15

Is argument “known_x's” required in =LOGEST?

Question 12 of 15 12/15

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

Question 13 of 15 13/15

Which is the correct syntax of =LOGEST?

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In =LOGEST, which is argument #1?

Question 15 of 15 15/15

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

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

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

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

2. How many required arguments does =LOGEST have?

A. 3
B. 1 ✓
C. 0
D. 2

Explanation: =LOGEST has 1 required, 3 optional (4 total).

3. In =LOGEST, which is argument #3?

A. criteria
B. const ✓
C. known_x's
D. known_y's

Explanation: Argument #3 is “const”.

4. Since which Excel version is =LOGEST available?

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

Explanation: Version: “All versions”.

5. How many arguments does =LOGEST have in total?

A. 3
B. 6
C. 5
D. 4 ✓

Explanation: =LOGEST has 1 required, 3 optional (4 total).

6. What is the type of argument “stats” in =LOGEST?

A. Logical ✓
B. Range
C. Reference
D. Mixed

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

7. Which statement about =LOGEST is correct?

A. Requires add-in
B. Output is always a dynamic array
C. 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. ✓
D. Text is always ignored

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. Which function is NOT related to =LOGEST?

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

Explanation: “EXPONDIST” is not related to LOGEST.

9. Which formula is a valid example of =LOGEST?

A. =LOGEST(B2:B25, A2:A25) ✓
B. LOGEST(B2:B25, A2:A25)
C. =LOGEST(B2:B25, A2:A25, 0)
D. =GROWTH(B2:B25, A2:A25)

Explanation: Correct example: =LOGEST(B2:B25, A2:A25)

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

A. Array
B. Number
C. Range
D. Logical ✓

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

11. Is argument “known_x's” required in =LOGEST?

A. No
B. Yes
C. —
D. No ✓

Explanation: “known_x's” is optional.

12. What is the type of argument “known_x's” in =LOGEST?

A. Reference
B. Range ✓
C. Number
D. Value

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

13. Which is the correct syntax of =LOGEST?

A. LOGEST(known_y's, [known_x's], [const], [stats])
B. =LOGEST(known_y's, [known_x's], [const], [stats], 0)
C. =GROWTH(known_y's, [known_x's], [const], [stats])
D. =LOGEST(known_y's, [known_x's], [const], [stats]) ✓

Explanation: Correct syntax: =LOGEST(known_y's, [known_x's], [const], [stats])

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

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

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

15. Is argument “known_y's” required in =LOGEST?

A. Yes
B. Yes ✓
C. —
D. No

Explanation: “known_y's” is required.