How to use the CHISQ.DIST function
What is the CHISQ.DIST function?
The CHISQ.DIST function calculates the probability of the chi-squared distribution. Use this function to check if a hypothesize is valid. It allows you to calculate the cumulative distribution or the probability density function.
The CHISQ.DIST function was introduced in Excel 2010 and has replaced the CHIDIST function.
What is a chi-squared distribution?
The chi-squared distribution is a theoretical probability distribution modeling the sum of squared standard normal random variables used in inferential statistics for estimation, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing.
What is the probability of the chi-squared distribution?
The probability of the chi-squared distribution determines the likelihood that the sum of squared standard normal variables will take on a value less than or equal to a given number, depending on its degrees of freedom parameter.
What is a hypothesize?
In statistics, a hypothesis is an assumption about some aspect of a population parameter or probability model that can be tested using observations and data to determine if there is sufficient evidence in the sample to support the assumed hypothesis.
What is a cumulative chi-squared distribution?
The cumulative chi-squared distribution function gives the probability that the sum of squared standard normals will result in a value less than or equal to a specified number x, giving the accumulated area under the probability density curve.
What is a probability density function of a chi-squared distribution?
A chi-squared probability density function is a function that defines the relative likelihood of different outcomes for the sum of squared standard normals based on its degrees of freedom parameter, integrating to a total area of 1 over the domain.
What is inferential statistics for estimation?
Inferential statistics for estimation involve using a random sample to estimate characteristics and parameters about a larger population using statistical techniques like confidence intervals and point estimation to quantify uncertainty about the estimates.
What is confidence intervals?
A confidence interval provides a range of plausible values for an unknown population parameter centered around a sample estimate, describing the uncertainty around the estimate at a specified level of confidence.
What is the sum of squared standard normal variables?
The sum of squared standard normal variables refers to summing multiple independent normally distributed random variables each with a mean of 0 and variance of 1, which results in a chi-squared distribution that can be used for statistical modeling and analysis.
CHISQ.DIST function Syntax
CHISQ.DIST(x,deg_freedom,cumulative)
CHISQ.DIST function Arguments
x | Required. A numerical value representing a point in the probability distribution you want to be evaluated. |
deg_freedom | Required. A numerical value representing the degrees of freedom. |
cumulative | Required. A boolean value. TRUE - Cumulative distribution function FALSE - Probability density function |
What are the degrees of freedom?
The degrees of freedom in a chi-squared distribution refers to the number of standard normal random variables being squared and summed, which affects the shape of the distribution and occurs in statistical tests as the sample size minus the number of estimated parameters.
What is a boolean value?
A Boolean value is a logical data type having only two possible states - true or false - which logic gates and circuits are based on.
CHISQ.DIST function example
Formula in cell C6:
CHISQ.DIST function not working
The CHISQ.DIST function returns
- #VALUE! error value if x, deg_freedom or cumulative argument is non-numeric.
- #NUM! error value if:
- x < 0 (zero)
- deg_freedom < 1
- deg_freedom > 10^10
deg_freedom argument is converted into integers.
Functions in 'Statistical' category
The CHISQ.DIST function function is one of 74 functions in the 'Statistical' category.
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