ERFC function
PRO
BASIC
The ERFC
function in Jspreadsheet Formulas Pro is a mathematical tool that provides the complementary error function of a given number, defined as 1 − ERF(x)
. Essentially, this means it subtracts the error function of that number from 1. This function plays a crucial role in statistical analysis and probability within Jspreadsheet, allowing for more complex calculations and data interpretations.
Documentation
The ERFC function returns the complementary error function of a number, which is equal to 1 minus the error function of the same number.
Category
Engineering
Syntax
ERFC(x)
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
x |
The number for which to calculate the complementary error function. |
Behavior
The ERFC
function is used to calculate the complementary ERF function integrated between a specified value 'x' and infinity. The function takes a single argument, which is a numerical value. Here is how it handles different types of inputs:
- Empty Cells: If the 'ERFC' function is applied to an empty cell, it will return an error, as it requires a numerical input.
- Text: If the function is applied to a cell containing non-numeric text, it will return an error, as it is not capable of converting text to numbers.
- Booleans: If the function is applied to a cell containing a boolean value (TRUE or FALSE), the function will treat TRUE as 1 and FALSE as 0, and return a corresponding result.
- Errors: If the supplied argument is an error, the 'ERFC' function will also return an error.
- Non-Numeric Values: The 'ERFC' function expects a numeric input. If a non-numeric value is supplied, the function will return an error.
Common Errors
Error | Description |
---|---|
#VALUE! | This error is returned when the input to the 'ERFC' function is non-numeric, such as a text string. |
#NUM! | This error is returned when the calculated result is a complex number, which is outside the scope of the 'ERFC' function. |
Best practices
- Always ensure that the input value to the 'ERFC' function is a numeric value to avoid errors.
- Be aware that the 'ERFC' function is used for specific mathematical calculations related to the error function. Use it only if you understand its purpose and effects.
- Handle errors appropriately using functions like 'IFERROR' to ensure your spreadsheet remains functional and easy to read.
- Check your spreadsheet for any potential division by zero errors that may arise as a result of the values you provide to the 'ERFC' function.
Usage
A few examples using the ERFC function.
ERFC(0) → 1
ERFC(1.5) → 0.033894854
ERFC(-1) → 1.842700793
ERFC(TRUE) → Equivalent to ERFC(1) = 0.157299207
ERFC(A2) → Calculates the complementary error function of the value in cell A2
Interactive Spreadsheet Demo
<html>
<script src="https://jspreadsheet.com/v11/jspreadsheet.js"></script>
<script src="https://jsuites.net/v5/jsuites.js"></script>
<link rel="stylesheet" href="https://jsuites.net/v5/jsuites.css" type="text/css" />
<link rel="stylesheet" href="https://jspreadsheet.com/v11/jspreadsheet.css" type="text/css" />
<link rel="stylesheet" href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Material+Icons" />
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/@jspreadsheet/formula-pro/dist/index.min.js"></script>
<div id="spreadsheet"></div>
<script>
// Set your JSS license key (The following key only works for one day)
jspreadsheet.setLicense('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');
// Set the extensions
jspreadsheet.setExtensions({ formula });
// Create a new spreadsheet
jspreadsheet(document.getElementById('spreadsheet'), {
worksheets: [{
data: [
[
"Z-Score",
"ERFC Value"
],
[
0,
"=ERFC(A2)"
],
[
1,
"=ERFC(A3)"
],
[
1.5,
"=ERFC(A4)"
],
[
2,
"=ERFC(A5)"
]
]
}]
});
</script>
</html>
import React, { useRef } from "react";
import { Spreadsheet, Worksheet, jspreadsheet } from "@jspreadsheet/react";
import formula from "@jspreadsheet/formula-pro";
import "jsuites/dist/jsuites.css";
import "jspreadsheet/dist/jspreadsheet.css";
// Set license
jspreadsheet.setLicense('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');
// Set the extensions
jspreadsheet.setExtensions({ formula });
export default function App() {
// Spreadsheet array of worksheets
const spreadsheet = useRef();
// Worksheet data
const data = [
[
"Z-Score",
"ERFC Value"
],
[
0,
"=ERFC(A2)"
],
[
1,
"=ERFC(A3)"
],
[
1.5,
"=ERFC(A4)"
],
[
2,
"=ERFC(A5)"
]
];
// Render component
return (
<Spreadsheet ref={spreadsheet}>
<Worksheet data={data} />
</Spreadsheet>
);
}
<template>
<Spreadsheet ref="spreadsheet">
<Worksheet :data="data" />
</Spreadsheet>
</template>
<script>
import { Spreadsheet, Worksheet, jspreadsheet } from "@jspreadsheet/vue";
import "jsuites/dist/jsuites.css";
import "jspreadsheet/dist/jspreadsheet.css";
import formula from "@jspreadsheet/formula-pro";
// Set license
jspreadsheet.setLicense('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');
// Set the extensions
jspreadsheet.setExtensions({ formula });
export default {
components: {
Spreadsheet,
Worksheet,
},
data() {
// Worksheet data
const data = [
[
"Z-Score",
"ERFC Value"
],
[
0,
"=ERFC(A2)"
],
[
1,
"=ERFC(A3)"
],
[
1.5,
"=ERFC(A4)"
],
[
2,
"=ERFC(A5)"
]
]
return {
data
};
}
}
</script>
import { Component, ViewChild, ElementRef } from "@angular/core";
import jspreadsheet from "jspreadsheet";
import * as formula from "@jspreadsheet/formula-pro";
// Set your JSS license key (The following key only works for one day)
jspreadsheet.setLicense('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');
// Set the extensions
jspreadsheet.setExtensions({ formula });
@Component({
standalone: true,
selector: "app-root",
template: `<div #spreadsheet></div>`
})
export class AppComponent {
@ViewChild("spreadsheet") spreadsheet: ElementRef;
// Worksheets
worksheets: jspreadsheet.worksheetInstance[];
// Create a new data grid
ngAfterViewInit() {
// Create spreadsheet
this.worksheets = jspreadsheet(this.spreadsheet.nativeElement, {
worksheets: [{
data: [
[
"Z-Score",
"ERFC Value"
],
[
0,
"=ERFC(A2)"
],
[
1,
"=ERFC(A3)"
],
[
1.5,
"=ERFC(A4)"
],
[
2,
"=ERFC(A5)"
]
]
}]
});
}
}