BETAINV (PQL - xl)

This function calculates the inverse of the cumulative beta distribution function

  • Library: PQL \ Spreadsheet \ Compatibility
  • 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

BETAINV(probability, alpha, beta, OPTIONAL a, OPTIONAL b)

Function Arguments

Name

Description

Type

Optional

probability

Probability of the distribution

Number

alpha

Alpha parameter of the distribution

Number

beta

Beta parameter of the distribution

Number

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 'BETAINV' function - using the same inputs, logic and outputs.