LINEST(y,x,const,stats) returns the parameters of a linear trend : LINEST « Statistical functions « Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Tutorial






If stats is TRUE, LINEST returns the additional regression statistics
If stats is FALSE or omitted, LINEST returns only the m-coefficients and the constant b.
Input the formula: =LINEST(B2:B5,C2:C5,,FALSE). Press Enter to get the result.
Input the formula: =LINEST(B2:B5,C2:C5,,FALSE)

Referenced from Excel Help

21.40.LINEST
21.40.1.LINEST(y,x,const,stats) returns the parameters of a linear trendLINEST(y,x,const,stats) returns the parameters of a linear trend