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HYPGEOMDIST Function in Excel: Syntax, Examples and Free Practice

By Rinkesh Shah, founder of Cellgrids.

HYPGEOMDIST is an Excel Compatibility function. Legacy hypergeometric distribution — kept for compatibility with older files.

HYPGEOMDIST syntax

=HYPGEOMDIST(sample_s, number_sample, population_s, number_pop)

Arguments

When to use HYPGEOMDIST

HYPGEOMDIST is kept mainly for opening older files built in earlier versions of Excel.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the HYPGEOMDIST function do in Excel?

Legacy hypergeometric distribution — kept for compatibility with older files.

What is the syntax of HYPGEOMDIST in Excel?

The syntax is =HYPGEOMDIST(sample_s, number_sample, population_s, number_pop). sample_s: The number of successes in the sample; number_sample: The size of the sample; population_s: The number of successes in the population; number_pop: The size of the population.

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