Name
LOGEST
Synopsis
Use
LOGEST to use the find the exponential curve
that meets the specified data values and return an array of values
that describe the curve. Since this function returns an array of
values that describe the curve, it must be specified as an array
formula. The function uses the equation y=b*m^x
for a curve with one value specified for the
Known_X's
arguments or the equation
y=(b*(m1^x1) * (m2^x2)* ...)
for multiple values.
To Calculate
=LOGEST(Known_Y's
,Known_X's
,Const
,Stats
)
The Known_Y's
argument is required for
this function. All other arguments are optional.
-
Known_Y's
This array must contain a series of positive numbers. If the values in the array are in a single column, then the function interprets the values in each column of the
Known_X's
as a separate variable. If the values in the array are in a single row, then the function interprets the values in each row of theKnown_X's
array as a separate variable.-
Known_X's
If this argument is omitted, it is assumed to be an array of values in the range of {1,2,3,...} that is the same size as the array specified by the
Known_Y's
argument.-
Stats
Indicates a logical value of
TRUE
orFALSE
that specifies whether additional regression statistics should be returned with the array. If the value isTRUE
the function returns additional regression statistics.
Example
Figure 15-26 illustrates how to use LOGEST to find the values that describe an exponential curve.
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