Intercept

Syntax

Intercept(KnownYs, KnownXs)

Parameters

KnownYs. Dependent data set.

KnownXs. Independent set of data.

Description

This method calculates the point where the line will intersect the Y axis, using KnownXs and KnownYs.

Comments

The intersection point lies on the optimal regression line running through KnownXs and KnownYs. The Intercept function is used to calculate the value of a dependent variable when the value of an independent variable is 0 (zero).

See also:

Function Wizard | Statistical Functions