Historical Excel question re: statistical capabilities

[slingsh0t]

Does anyone know approximately when Excel started shipping with
statistical functions built in- or know how I can find out?

In the pre-spreadsheet days of my computing past, I used BASIC to code
statistical functions necessary for my profession. As spreadsheets
became more advanced, we all transitioned to using the advanced
functionality. My question is when did this occur? Did Excel always
have its current complement of statistical functions?

Thanks

 

[Amedee Van Gasse]

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Does anyone know approximately when Excel started shipping with
statistical functions built in- or know how I can find out?

In the pre-spreadsheet days of my computing past, I used BASIC to code
statistical functions necessary for my profession. As spreadsheets
became more advanced, we all transitioned to using the advanced
functionality. My question is when did this occur? Did Excel always
have its current complement of statistical functions?

Thanks

Perhaps you can find the answer here:
http://www.j-walk.com/ss/history/

Seems interesting material, I'm gonna read a bit now ;-)