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MIN vs AVERAGE vs LARGE

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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

MIN

Mathematical

MIN belongs to the Mathematical category. Excel functions for performing mathematical calculations Click to see all.

AVERAGE

Statistical

AVERAGE belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations

LARGE

Statistical

LARGE belongs to the Statistical category. 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

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Data Analysts

Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation

MIN

Scientists

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

AVERAGE

Students

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

LARGE

Statisticians

LARGE 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

MIN

Data Analysis

MIN is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.

AVERAGE

Statistical Analysis

AVERAGE is used for Statistical Analysis. Excel functions designed for statistical calculations and data analysis Click to see all.

LARGE

Statistical Analysis

LARGE is used for Statistical Analysis. Excel functions designed for statistical calculations and data analysis Click to see all.

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

MIN

Finding Lowest Value

MIN is known for Finding Lowest Value.

AVERAGE

Basic Statistical Calculation

AVERAGE is known for Basic Statistical Calculation.

LARGE

Finding Nth Largest Value

LARGE is known for Finding Nth Largest Value.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

MIN

Excel 2.0

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

AVERAGE

Excel 2.0

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

LARGE

Excel 97

LARGE was created in Excel 97. Functions first available in Excel 97 version 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

MIN

First mathematical function in Excel

AVERAGE

Most basic statistical function

LARGE

Popular in sports statistics
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

MIN

The pessimist's favorite function

AVERAGE

Making averages average since Excel began

LARGE

The function for people who think being average isn't good enough

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively

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Simple

Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

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Number

Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations

LARGE

Array

LARGE 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

LARGE

Excel 2013

LARGE 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

MIN

Web Excel

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

AVERAGE

Web Excel

AVERAGE 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

MIN

1

MIN needs 1 required arguments Click to see all.

AVERAGE

1

AVERAGE needs 1 required arguments Click to see all.

LARGE

2

LARGE needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

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Number

Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

MIN

Array

MIN accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations

AVERAGE

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

LARGE

Range

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

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

MIN

Easy To Understand

Functions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn

Reliable

AVERAGE

Simple To Use

Common Function

Universal

LARGE

Simple To Use

Flexible Ranking
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

MIN

Only Works With Numbers

No Text Handling

AVERAGE

Ignores Text

Includes Zero Values

Functions that consider zero values in calculations, impacting statistical results Click to see all.

Numbers Only

No Weights

LARGE

Array Size Limitations

Not Dynamic