The LINEST function in Excel is designed to return more than just the slope of a linear regression when used correctly. Users must ensure they are utilizing the array feature of Excel to retrieve additional statistics such as intercept, standard errors, and R-squared values. Setting the 'const' and 'stats' parameters to TRUE is essential for obtaining a comprehensive output. Familiarity with Excel's help resources can significantly aid in understanding the function's capabilities.
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It's been some time since I've used that feature! But it does work.johnhuntsman said:I figured there ought to be some Excel savvy people here. Anyway I can't seem to get the LINEST function in Excel to return anything other than slope. I provide it with y-values, x-values, and say true to constant and stats. All it gives me back is a slope. Maybe I'm being vague, just ask if you need any other information but I don't know why it won't give me back things other than slope.