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RSQ Function in Excel: Syntax, Examples and Free Practice

By Rinkesh Shah, founder of Cellgrids.

RSQ is an Excel Statistical function. Returns the square of the Pearson correlation coefficient.

RSQ syntax

=RSQ(known_ys, known_xs)

Arguments

When to use RSQ

RSQ 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 RSQ function do in Excel?

Returns the square of the Pearson correlation coefficient.

What is the syntax of RSQ in Excel?

The syntax is =RSQ(known_ys, known_xs). known_ys: The known y-values; known_xs: The known x-values (optional).

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