AVERAGE vs SMALL vs MODE
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AVERAGE vs SMALL vs MODE

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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 types
    For all*
    • Statistical
      Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations

  • Operation Type 🔧
    Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs
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    • Calculation
      Excel functions for performing various calculations

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    AVERAGE
    • Basic Statistical Calculation
      AVERAGE is known for Basic Statistical Calculation.
    SMALL
    • Finding Nth Smallest Value
      SMALL is known for Finding Nth Smallest Value.
    MODE
    • Finding Most Frequent Value
      MODE is known for Finding Most Frequent Value.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    AVERAGE
    • Most basic statistical function
    SMALL
    • Commonly used in grade calculations
    MODE
    • One of the original statistical functions

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    AVERAGE
    • Making averages average since Excel began
    SMALL
    • The underachiever of the statistical functions
    MODE
    • Finds the popularity contest winner in your data

Technical Details Comparison

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to AVERAGE
MAX
Known for Finding Highest Value
MIN
Known for Finding Lowest Value
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
📊 is easier to use than AVERAGE
COUNTIF
Known for Counting With Conditions
🔢 needs fewer arguments than AVERAGE
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
📊 is easier to use than AVERAGE
📈 is more versatile than AVERAGE
🛠 is more reliable than AVERAGE
⭐ is rated higher than AVERAGE
COUNTA
Known for Count Non-Empty Cells
📊 is easier to use than AVERAGE
📈 is more versatile than AVERAGE
🛠 is more reliable than AVERAGE
⭐ is rated higher than AVERAGE
PRODUCT
Known for Multiplying Numbers Together
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers
🔢 needs fewer arguments than AVERAGE
📊 is easier to use than AVERAGE
📈 is more versatile than AVERAGE
⭐ is rated higher than AVERAGE
FACT
Known for Calculate Factorials
AVERAGEIF
Known for Conditional Average Calculations
🔢 needs fewer arguments than AVERAGE