CHIDIST

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CHIDIST

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Returns the one-tailed probability of the chi-squared distribution. The γ2 distribution is associated with a γ2 test. Use the γ2 test to compare observed and expected values. For example, a genetic experiment might hypothesize that the next generation of plants will exhibit a certain set of colors. By comparing the observed results with the expected ones, you can decide whether your original hypothesis is valid.

Syntax

CHIDIST(x,degrees_freedom)

X   is the value at which you want to evaluate the distribution.

Degrees_freedom   is the number of degrees of freedom.

Remarks

  • If either argument is nonnumeric, CHIDIST returns the #VALUE! error value.
  • If x is negative, CHIDIST returns the #NUM! error value.
  • If degrees_freedom is not an integer, it is truncated.
  • If degrees_freedom < 1 or degrees_freedom ≥ 10^10, CHIDIST returns the #NUM! error value.
  • CHIDIST is calculated as CHIDIST = P(X>x), where X is a γ2 random variable.

Example

The example may be easier to understand if you copy it to a blank spreadsheet.

How?

Data Description
18.307 Value at which you want to evaluate the distribution
10 Degrees of freedom
Formula Description (Result)
=CHIDIST(A2,A3) One-tailed probability of the chi-squared distribution, for the above terms (0.050001)