BETA.DIST (PQL - xl)

This function calculates the cumulative beta distribution function

  • Library: PQL \ Spreadsheet \ Statistical
  • Compatibility: Any content (regardless of data source) in the Tabulate spreadsheet module
  • Solve: This function can be used with the Solve plug-in: both as part of the objective function and constraint functions

Syntax

BETA.DIST(x, alpha, beta, cumulative, OPTIONAL A, OPTIONAL B)

Function Arguments

Name

Description

Type

Optional

x

Value at which to evaluate the function, between the values of lower and upper

Number

alpha

Alpha parameter of the distribution

Number

beta

Beta parameter of the distribution

Number

cumulative

A logical value that determines the function form. The function returns the cumulative distribution function if this argument is true. It returns the probability density function if the argument is false

StringOrNumber

A

Lower bound of the interval for x; 0 if omitted

Number

Y

B

Upper bound of the interval for x; 1 if omitted

Number

Y

Comments

This function is the same as the Microsoft Excel 'BETA.DIST' function - using the same inputs, logic and outputs.