TREND (PQL - xl)
This function returns values along a linear trend. This function fits a straight line to the arrays known x and y values. Trend returns the y values along that line for the array of specified new x values
- Library: PQL \ Spreadsheet \ Statistical
- Compatibility: Any content (regardless of data source) in the Tabulate spreadsheet module
Syntax
TREND(known ys, OPTIONAL known xs, new xs, const)
Function Arguments
Name | Description | Type | Optional |
known ys | Set of y values that are known in the relationship y=mx+b | StringOrNumber |
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known xs | X is an optional set of x values that may be known in the relationship y=mx+b | StringOrNumber | Y |
new xs | New x values for which this function returns the corresponding y values | StringOrNumber |
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const | Logical value that specifies whether to force the constant b to equal 0 | StringOrNumber |
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Comments
This function is the same as the Microsoft Excel 'TREND' function - using the same inputs, logic and outputs.