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AVERAGE vs FREQUENCY vs KURT
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Basic Classification Comparison
Function Category 📊
Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function typesFor all*- StatisticalExcel functions for statistical analysis and calculations
Operation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsFor all*- CalculationExcel functions for performing various calculations
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionAVERAGE- StudentsAVERAGE is designed for Students. Excel functions helpful for academic work and learning Click to see all.
- Data AnalystsAVERAGE is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
FREQUENCY- ScientistsFREQUENCY is designed for Scientists. Excel functions used in scientific calculations and research Click to see all.
- StatisticiansFREQUENCY is designed for Statisticians. Excel functions designed for statistical analysis and probability calculations Click to see all.
KURT
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionAVERAGE- Basic Statistical CalculationAVERAGE is known for Basic Statistical Calculation.
FREQUENCY- Distribution AnalysisFREQUENCY is known for Distribution Analysis.
KURT- Measuring Data PeakednessKURT is known for Measuring Data Peakedness.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionAVERAGE- Most basic statistical function
FREQUENCY- Essential for histogram creation
KURT- Named after mathematician Karl Pearson
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionAVERAGE- Making averages average since Excel began
FREQUENCY- The function statisticians dream about
KURT- Makes statisticians excited and everyone else confused
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyAVERAGEFREQUENCYKURT
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersAVERAGE- NumberAVERAGE accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
FREQUENCYKURT- NumberKURT accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
- ArrayKURT accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.
Version Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.For all*- Excel 2019Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Excel 2016Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
AVERAGE- Excel 2013AVERAGE is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
- Microsoft 365AVERAGE is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
- Excel OnlineAVERAGE is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform
KURT- Excel 2013KURT is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
Operating System 💾
Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platformsFor all*- WindowsExcel functions optimized for Windows operating system
- MacOSExcel functions optimized for MacOS users
AVERAGE- Web ExcelAVERAGE runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
KURT- Web ExcelKURT runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyAVERAGEFREQUENCYKURTRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*- ArrayExcel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
AVERAGE- NumberAVERAGE accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
- RangeAVERAGE accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
FREQUENCY- RangeFREQUENCY accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
KURT- NumberKURT accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionAVERAGE- Simple To Use
- Common Function
- Universal
FREQUENCY- Powerful Statistical Analysis
- Array Output
KURT- Advanced Statistics
- Precise Calculations
- Professional
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionAVERAGE- Ignores Text
- Includes Zero ValuesFunctions that consider zero values in calculations, impacting statistical results Click to see all.
- Numbers Only
- No Weights
FREQUENCY- Must Be Entered As Array Formula
- Complex Usage
KURT- Complex For Beginners
- Specific Use Case
Ratings Comparison
Versatility Score 📈
Rating for function's adaptability to different scenariosAVERAGEFREQUENCYKURT
Alternatives to AVERAGE
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
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is easier to use than AVERAGE
COUNTIF
Known for Counting With Conditions
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needs fewer arguments than AVERAGE
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
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is easier to use than AVERAGE
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is more versatile than AVERAGE
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is more reliable than AVERAGE
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is rated higher than AVERAGE
COUNTA
Known for Count Non-Empty Cells
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is easier to use than AVERAGE
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is more versatile than AVERAGE
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is more reliable than AVERAGE
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is rated higher than AVERAGE
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers
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needs fewer arguments than AVERAGE
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is easier to use than AVERAGE
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is more versatile than AVERAGE
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is rated higher than AVERAGE
AVERAGEIF
Known for Conditional Average Calculations
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needs fewer arguments than AVERAGE