MAX vs AND vs AVERAGE
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MAX vs AND vs AVERAGE

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Basic Classification Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    MAX
    • Finding Highest Value
      MAX is known for Finding Highest Value.
    AND
    • Multiple Condition Check
      AND is known for Multiple Condition Check.
    AVERAGE
    • Basic Statistical Calculation
      AVERAGE is known for Basic Statistical Calculation.

History Comparison

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    MAX
    • Works with arrays since Excel inception
    AND
    • Foundation of boolean logic
    AVERAGE
    • Most basic statistical function

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    MAX
    • The function that always looks at the bright side of numbers
    AND
    • The function that demands all or nothing
    AVERAGE
    • Making averages average since Excel began

Usage Information Comparison

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    MAX
    • Number
      MAX accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
    AND
    • Boolean
      AND accepts Boolean as input data. Excel functions that work with TRUE/FALSE logical values
    AVERAGE
    • Number
      AVERAGE accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations

  • Version Compatibility 💻
    Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.
    For all*
    • Excel 2019
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
    • Excel 2016
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    AND
    • Excel 2013
      AND is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 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

  • Operating System 💾
    Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms
    For all*
    • Windows
      Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system
    • MacOS
      Excel functions optimized for MacOS users
    • Web Excel
      Excel functions available in web-based versions

  • Required Arguments Count 🔢
    Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly
    MAX
    AND
    AVERAGE

  • Required Arguments Type 📊
    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    MAX
    • Number
      MAX accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    • Array
      MAX accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
    AND
    • Boolean
      AND accepts Boolean as input types Excel functions that work with true/false logical inputs for decision-making
    • Range
      AND accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges 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
    • Array
      AVERAGE accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations

Evaluation Comparison

Alternatives to MAX
MIN
Known for Finding Lowest Value
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
📊 is easier to use than MAX
PRODUCT
Known for Multiplying Numbers Together
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
📊 is easier to use than MAX
📈 is more versatile than MAX
🛠 is more reliable than MAX
⭐ is rated higher than MAX
FACT
Known for Calculate Factorials
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers
🔢 needs fewer arguments than MAX
📊 is easier to use than MAX
📈 is more versatile than MAX
⭐ is rated higher than MAX
MOD
Known for Division Remainder Calculations
🔢 needs fewer arguments than MAX
COUNTA
Known for Count Non-Empty Cells
📊 is easier to use than MAX
📈 is more versatile than MAX
🛠 is more reliable than MAX
⭐ is rated higher than MAX
POWER
Known for Exponential Calculations
🔢 needs fewer arguments than MAX
INT
Known for Rounding Down To Integers
📊 is easier to use than MAX