F.DIST function: Description, Usage, Syntax, Examples and Explanation

Syntax of F.DIST function

F.DIST(x,deg_freedom1,deg_freedom2,cumulative)

The F.DIST function syntax has the following arguments:

• X     Required. The value at which to evaluate the function.
• Deg_freedom1     Required. The numerator degrees of freedom.
• Deg_freedom2     Required. The denominator degrees of freedom.
• Cumulative      Required. A logical value that determines the form of the function. If cumulative is TRUE, F.DIST returns the cumulative distribution function; if FALSE, it returns the probability density function.

F.DIST formula explanation

• If any argument is nonnumeric, F.DIST returns the #VALUE! error value.
• If x is negative, F.DIST returns the #NUM! error value.
• If deg_freedom1 or deg_freedom2 is not an integer, it is truncated.
• If deg_freedom1 < 1, F.DIST returns the #NUM! error value.
• If deg_freedom2 < 1, F.DIST returns the #NUM! error value.

Example of F.DIST function

Steps to follow:

1. Open a new Excel worksheet.

2. Copy data in the following table below and paste it in cell A1

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