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BETA_INV

Returns the inverse of the cumulative beta probability density function (BETA_DIST).

Syntax

expression.BETA_INV(arg1, arg2, arg3, arg4, arg5);

expression - A variable that represents a ApiWorksheetFunction class.

Parameters

NameRequired/OptionalData typeDefaultDescription
arg1RequiredApiRange | ApiName | numberA probability associated with the beta distribution.
arg2RequiredApiRange | ApiName | numberThe alpha parameter of the distribution which must be greater than 0.
arg3RequiredApiRange | ApiName | numberThe beta parameter of the distribution which must be greater than 0.
arg4OptionalApiRange | ApiName | numberAn optional lower bound to the interval of x (A). If omitted, it is equal to 0.
arg5OptionalApiRange | ApiName | numberAn optional upper bound to the interval of x (B). If omitted, it is equal to 1.

Returns

number

Example

Find the quantile value for a given probability in beta distribution in a spreadsheet.

// How do I convert a probability percentage back into the original data range in a spreadsheet?

// Retrieve the input value that corresponds to a specific cumulative probability in a spreadsheet.

let worksheet = Api.GetActiveSheet();
let func = Api.WorksheetFunction;
let ans = func.BETA_INV(0.2, 4, 5);
worksheet.GetRange("B2").SetValue(ans);