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The BETA.INV function in Google Sheets is a statistical function that calculates the inverse of the cumulative beta probability distribution. This allows users to determine the value at which a certain probability level is exceeded in a beta distribution. To use this function, the user must provide the probability level and the two shape parameters of the beta distribution. The function then returns the value at which the desired probability level is exceeded. This can be useful for analyzing data that follows a beta distribution, such as in market research or quality control. By using the BETA.INV function in Google Sheets, users can easily calculate and analyze the probability distribution of their data.
BETA.INV function
The BETA.INV function returns the value of the inverse beta distribution function for a given probability.
Parts of a BETA.INV function
BETA.INV(probability, alpha, beta, lower_bound, upper_bound)
| Part | Description | Notes |
probability | The probability at which to evaluate the function. | Must be between 0 and 1, inclusive. |
alpha | The first shape parameter of the distribution. | Must be positive. |
beta | The second shape parameter of the distribution. | Must be positive. |
lower_bound | Lower bound of the original beta distribution’s domain. | Default value is 1. |
upper-bound | Upper bound of the original beta distributions’s domain. | Default value is 1. |
Sample formulas
BETA.INV(0.65,1.234,7,1,3)
BETA.INV(0.3,5,1)
BETA.INV(A4,3,2,-1,1)
Example
If you want to know the value of inverse cumulative beta function at probability 0.13, parameterize it by alpha = 5, beta = 1, and domain [-1, 1].
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | |
| 1 | Formula | Probability | Alpha | Beta | Lower bound | Upper bound | Result |
| 2 | =BETA.INV(0.13, 5, 1, -1, 1) | 0.13 | 5 | 1 | -1 | 1 | 0.33 |
Related functions
BETA.DIST: The BETA.DIST function returns the probability of a given value as defined by the beta distribution function.
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stats writer (2024). How can I use the BETA.INV function in Google Sheets?. PSYCHOLOGICAL SCALES. Retrieved from https://scales.arabpsychology.com/stats/how-can-i-use-the-beta-inv-function-in-google-sheets/
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