BETAINV

BETAINV

Synopsis

BETAINV(p,alpha,beta[,a,b])

Description

BETAINV function returns the inverse of cumulative beta distribution. a is the optional lower bound of x and b is the optional upper bound of x.

  • If a is not given, BETAINV uses 0.
  • If b is not given, BETAINV uses 1.
  • If p < 0 or p > 1 BETAINV returns #NUM! error.
  • If alpha <= 0 or beta <= 0, BETAINV returns #NUM! error.
  • If a >= b BETAINV returns #NUM! error.
  • This function is Excel compatible.

Examples

BETAINV(0.45,1.6,1) equals 0.607096629.

See also

BETADIST.