BETAINV

BETAINV

Returns the inverse of the cumulative beta probability density function. That is, if probability = BETADIST(x,...), then BETAINV(probability,...) = x. The cumulative beta distribution can be used in project planning to model probable completion times given an expected completion time and variability.

Syntax

BETAINV(probability,alpha,beta,A,B)

Probability   is a probability associated with the beta distribution.

Alpha   is a parameter to the distribution.

Beta   is a parameter to the distribution.

A   is an optional lower bound to the interval of x.

B   is an optional upper bound to the interval of x.

Remarks

  • If any argument is nonnumeric, BETAINV returns the #VALUE! error value.
  • If alpha £ 0 or beta £ 0, BETAINV returns the #NUM! error value.
  • If probability £ 0 or probability > 1, BETAINV returns the #NUM! error value.
  • If you omit values for A and B, BETAINV uses the standard cumulative beta distribution, so that A = 0 and B = 1.
  • BETAINV uses an iterative technique for calculating the function. Given a probability value, BETAINV iterates until the result is accurate to within ±3x10-7. If BETAINV does not converge after 100 iterations, the function returns the #N/A error value.

Example

BETAINV(0.685470581,8,10,1,3) equals 2