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Syntax

Sqrt( <NumericValue> )

 

Purpose

To determine the square root of a positive number.

 

Parameters

<NumericValue> is a positive number to take the square root of.

 

Returns

Sqrt() returns a numeric value calculated to sixteen decimal places. The number of decimal places actually displayed in a report can be controlled through the use of the Str() and/or Round() functions.

 

Usage

Sqrt() is a numeric function used anywhere in a numeric calculation to compute a square root (e.g., in an expression that calculates standard deviation). Though it has no direct application in DonorQuest, it is a standard mathematical function provided with most applications.

 

Example

The following examples illustrate Sqrt():