PROB

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PROB

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Returns the probability that values in a range are between two limits. If upper_limit is not supplied, returns the probability that values in x_range are equal to lower_limit.

Syntax

PROB(x_range,prob_range,lower_limit,upper_limit)

X_range   is the range of numeric values of x with which there are associated probabilities.

Prob_range   is a set of probabilities associated with values in x_range.

Lower_limit   is the lower bound on the value for which you want a probability.

Upper_limit   is the optional upper bound on the value for which you want a probability.

Remarks

  • If any value in prob_range ≤ 0 or if any value in prob_range > 1, PROB returns the #NUM! error value.
  • If the sum of the values in prob_range ¹ 1, PROB returns the #NUM! error value.
  • If upper_limit is omitted, PROB returns the probability of being equal to lower_limit.
  • If x_range and prob_range contain a different number of data points, PROB returns the #N/A error value.

Example

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

How?

x Probability
0 0.2
1 0.3
2 0.1
3 0.4
Formula Description (Result)
=PROB(A2:A5,B2:B5,2) Probability that x is 2 (0.1)
=PROB(A2:A5,B2:B5,1,3) Probability that x is between 1 and 3 (0.8)