Syntax
=GROWTH(known_ys, [known_xs], [new_xs], [const])Arguments
| Argument | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
known_ys | Required | The dependent values (positive) |
known_xs | Optional | The independent values |
new_xs | Optional | The x values to predict for (the known x values when left out) |
const | Optional | TRUE or left out to calculate b, FALSE to force b to 1 |
How to use GROWTH
When GROWTH returns more than one value, the result spills into the cells below and to the right. Keep those cells empty, or you get #SPILL!.
GROWTH takes 1 required argument and 3 optional arguments. Type =GROWTH( in a cell and SheetsBat shows the arguments as you go. Optional arguments are shown in square brackets; leave them out to use their default.
Examples
Each result below was calculated by the SheetsBat formula engine.
=GROWTH({2;4;8}, {1;2;3}, {4;5})Result Spilled result
| A | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 16 |
| 2 | 32 |
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