LOGEST Function in Excel: Syntax, Examples and Free Practice
LOGEST is an Excel Statistical function. Returns statistics describing an exponential curve.
LOGEST syntax
=LOGEST(known_ys, [known_xs])
Arguments
known_ys: The known y-valuesknown_xs: The known x-values (optional)
When to use LOGEST
LOGEST is used in data analysis work to summarize or test patterns across a data set.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the LOGEST function do in Excel?
Returns statistics describing an exponential curve.
What is the syntax of LOGEST in Excel?
The syntax is =LOGEST(known_ys, [known_xs]). known_ys: The known y-values; known_xs: The known x-values (optional).
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