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Excel 2007 (Compatibility)
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=BETAINV()
The BETAINV functionr eturns the inverse of the cumulative beta probability density function for a specified beta distribution.
Applies To:
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=BETAINV(probability,alpha,beta,[A],[B])
Hover argument names in the table for details.
Output typeNumber
Popularity29 / 100
VolatileNo
Dynamic ArrayNo
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◧ Arguments
| Argument | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
probability |
Number | Required | A probability associated with the beta distribution. |
alpha |
Number | Required | A parameter of the distribution. |
beta |
Number | Required | A parameter the distribution. |
A |
Number | Optional | A lower bound to the interval of x. |
B |
Number | Optional | An upper bound to the interval of x. |
▣ Examples
▦ Data
| Cell | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
A2 |
0.685470581 | Probability associated with the beta distribution |
A3 |
8 | Parameter of the distribution |
A4 |
10 | Parameter of the distribution |
A5 |
1 | Lower bound |
A6 |
3 | Upper bound |
A7 |
0.685470581 | Probability associated with the beta distribution |
A8 |
8 | Parameter of the distribution |
A9 |
10 | Parameter of the distribution |
A10 |
1 | Lower bound |
A11 |
3 | Upper bound |
Inverse of the cumulative beta probability density function for the parameters above
=BETAINV(A2,A3,A4,A5,A6)
Result:
2
§ Remarks
- If any argument is nonnumeric, BETAINV returns the #VALUE! error value.
- If alpha ≤ 0 or beta ≤ 0, BETAINV returns the #NUM! error value.
- If probability ≤ 0 or probability > 1, BETAINV returns the #NUM! error value.
- If you omit values for A and B, BETAINV uses the standard cumulative beta distribution, so that A = 0 and B = 1.
- Given a value for probability, BETAINV seeks that value x such that BETADIST(x, alpha, beta, A, B) = probability. Thus, precision of BETAINV depends on precision of BETADIST.
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- This function has been replaced with one or more new functions that may provide improved accuracy and whose names better reflect their usage. Although this function is still available for backward compatibility, you should consider using the new functions from now on, because this function may not be available in future versions of Excel.
- If you omit values for A and B, BETAINV uses the standard cumulative beta distribution, so that A = 0 and B = 1.
- Given a value for probability, BETAINV seeks that value x such that BETADIST(x, alpha, beta, A, B) = probability. Thus, precision of BETAINV depends on precision of BETADIST.
⚠ Common Errors
#VALUE!
If any argument is nonnumeric, BETAINV returns the #VALUE! error value.
Fix: همه آرگومانها را بررسی کنید و مطمئن شوید عدد هستند؛ موارد متنی را به عدد تبدیل کنید.
#NUM!
If alpha ≤ 0 or beta ≤ 0, BETAINV returns the #NUM! error value. If probability ≤ 0 or probability > 1, BETAINV returns the #NUM! error value.
Fix: Correct the inputs
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