TREND Function in Excel: Syntax, Examples and Free Practice
TREND is an Excel Statistical function. Returns values along a linear trend line.
TREND syntax
Arguments
known_ys: The known y-valuesknown_xs: The known x-values (optional)new_xs: The new x-values to predict for (optional)
When to use TREND
TREND 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 TREND function do in Excel?
Returns values along a linear trend line.
What is the syntax of TREND in Excel?
The syntax is =TREND(known_ys, [known_xs], [new_xs]). known_ys: The known y-values; known_xs: The known x-values (optional); new_xs: The new x-values to predict for (optional).
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