This function returns the gamma distribution.
Syntax
GAMMADIST(x,alpha,beta,cumulative)
Arguments
This function has these arguments:
| Argument | Description |
|---|---|
| x | Value at which to evaluate the distribution |
| alpha | Alpha parameter of the distribution |
| beta | Beta parameter of the distribution |
| cumulative | Logical value that determines the form of the function If cumulative is TRUE, then this function returns the cumulative distribution function; if FALSE, it returns the probability mass function. |
Remarks
The equation for this function is:
Data Types
Accepts numeric data for all arguments. Returns numeric data.
Examples
GAMMADIST(A5,1,3,FALSE)
GAMMADIST(R5C1,2,1,TRUE)
GAMMADIST(4,3,2,TRUE) gives the result 0.3233235838
GAMMADIST(4,3,2,FALSE) gives the result 0.1353352832
Version Available
This function is available in product version 1.0 or later.
See Also
BETADIST | GAMMAINV | GAMMALN | KURT | POISSON | Statistical Functions