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AVERAGE vs FREQUENCY vs KURT

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Basic Classification Comparison
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
History Comparison
Facts Comparison

Usage Information Comparison
Technical Details Comparison
Evaluation Comparison
Ratings Comparison

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

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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

Usage Context Comparison

For whom 👥

Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel function

AVERAGE

Students

AVERAGE is designed for Students. Excel functions helpful for academic work and learning Click to see all.

Data Analysts

AVERAGE is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.

FREQUENCY

Scientists

FREQUENCY is designed for Scientists. Excel functions used in scientific calculations and research Click to see all.

Statisticians

FREQUENCY is designed for Statisticians. Excel functions designed for statistical analysis and probability calculations Click to see all.

KURT

Scientists

KURT is designed for Scientists. Excel functions used in scientific calculations and research Click to see all.

Statisticians

KURT is designed for Statisticians. Excel functions designed for statistical analysis and probability calculations Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

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Statistical Analysis

Excel functions designed for statistical calculations and data analysis

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.

FREQUENCY

Distribution Analysis

FREQUENCY is known for Distribution Analysis.

KURT

Measuring Data Peakedness

KURT is known for Measuring Data Peakedness.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

AVERAGE

Excel 2.0

AVERAGE was created in Excel 2.0. Functions introduced in the Excel 2.0 version release Click to see all.

FREQUENCY

Excel 3.0

FREQUENCY was created in Excel 3.0. Functions that originated in Excel 3.0 version Click to see all.

KURT

Excel 95

KURT was created in Excel 95. Functions that came with Excel 95 release Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

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Microsoft Excel Team

Functions officially created by the Microsoft Excel development team

Facts Comparison

Interesting Fact 💡

Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function

AVERAGE

Most basic statistical function

FREQUENCY

Essential for histogram creation

KURT

Named after mathematician Karl Pearson
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

AVERAGE

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 effectively

AVERAGE

Simple

AVERAGE has a Simple complexity level. Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks Click to see all.

FREQUENCY

Advanced

FREQUENCY has a Advanced complexity level. Complex Excel functions for sophisticated calculations and operations Click to see all.

KURT

Advanced

KURT has a Advanced complexity level. Complex Excel functions for sophisticated calculations and operations Click to see all.

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

AVERAGE

Number

AVERAGE accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations

FREQUENCY

Array

FREQUENCY accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.

KURT

Number

KURT accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations

Array

KURT 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.

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Excel 2019

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version

Excel 2016

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version

AVERAGE

Excel 2013

AVERAGE is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version

Microsoft 365

AVERAGE is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform

Excel Online

AVERAGE is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform

KURT

Excel 2013

KURT 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 platforms

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Windows

Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system

MacOS

Excel functions optimized for MacOS users

AVERAGE

Web Excel

AVERAGE runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions

KURT

Web Excel

KURT runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

AVERAGE

1

AVERAGE needs 1 required arguments Click to see all.

FREQUENCY

2

FREQUENCY needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

KURT

1

KURT needs 1 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

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Array

Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations

AVERAGE

Number

AVERAGE accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

Range

AVERAGE accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

FREQUENCY

Range

FREQUENCY accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

KURT

Number

KURT accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

AVERAGE

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 function

AVERAGE

Ignores Text

Includes Zero Values

Functions 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