Returns the inverse of the one-tailed probability of the chi-squared distribution. If probability = CHIDIST(x,...), then CHIINV(probability,...) = x. Use this function to compare observed results with expected ones in order to decide whether your original hypothesis is valid.
Syntax
CHIINV(probability,degrees_freedom)
Probability is a probability associated with the chi-squared distribution.
Degrees_freedom is the number of degrees of freedom.
Remarks
- If either argument is nonnumeric, CHIINV returns the #VALUE! error value.
- If probability < 0 or probability > 1, CHIINV returns the #NUM! error value.
- If degrees_freedom is not an integer, it is truncated.
- If degrees_freedom < 1 or degrees_freedom ≥ 10^10, CHIINV returns the #NUM! error value.
Given a value for probability, CHIINV seeks that value x such that CHIDIST(x, degrees_freedom) = probability. Thus, precision of CHIINV depends on precision of CHIDIST. CHIINV uses an iterative search technique. If the search has not converged after 100 iterations, the function returns the #N/A error value.
Example
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| A |
B |
| Data |
Description |
| 0.050001 |
Probability associated with the chi-squared distribution |
| 10 |
Degrees of freedom |
| Formula |
Description (Result) |
| =CHIINV(A2,A3) |
Inverse of the one-tailed probability of the chi-squared distribution (18.3069735) |
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