TDIST function
Returns the Percentage Points (probability) for the Student t-distribution where a numeric value (x) is a calculated value of t for which the Percentage Points are to be computed. The t-distribution is used in the hypothesis testing of small sample data sets. Use this function in place of a table of critical values for the t-distribution.
Syntax
TDIST(x, degFreedom, tails)Square brackets indicate optional arguments.
Arguments
| Argument | Required | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| x | Yes | Required. The numeric value at which to evaluate the distribution.8 |
| degFreedom | Yes | Required. An integer indicating the number of degrees of freedom.3 |
| tails | Yes | Required. Specifies the number of distribution tails to return. If Tails = 1, TDIST returns the one-tailed distribution. If Tails = 2, TDIST returns the two-tailed distribution.1 |
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=TDIST(A2,B2,1)TDIST is the compatibility name corresponding to T.DIST.RT. At one degree of freedom, the left-tail probability at 1 is 0.75, leaving 0.25 to the right. This is a one-sided tail. Use the modern name when creating a new formula; the old spelling is useful when reading existing workbooks.
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