SLOPE Function in Excel: Syntax, Examples and Free Practice
SLOPE is an Excel Statistical function. Returns the slope of a linear regression line.
SLOPE syntax
=SLOPE(known_ys, known_xs)
Arguments
known_ys: The known y-valuesknown_xs: The known x-values (optional)
When to use SLOPE
SLOPE 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 SLOPE function do in Excel?
Returns the slope of a linear regression line.
What is the syntax of SLOPE in Excel?
The syntax is =SLOPE(known_ys, known_xs). known_ys: The known y-values; known_xs: The known x-values (optional).
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