COUNTIFS vs MODE vs KURT
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COUNTIFS vs MODE 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 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
    For all*
    • Calculation
      Excel functions for performing various calculations

Usage Context Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    COUNTIFS
    • Multiple Criteria Counting
      COUNTIFS is known for Multiple Criteria Counting.
    MODE
    • Finding Most Frequent Value
      MODE is known for Finding Most Frequent Value.
    KURT
    • Measuring Data Peakedness
      KURT is known for Measuring Data Peakedness.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    COUNTIFS
    • Enhanced version of COUNTIF
    MODE
    • One of the original statistical functions
    KURT
    • Named after mathematician Karl Pearson

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    COUNTIFS
    • The function that makes counting feel like detective work
    MODE
    • Finds the popularity contest winner in your data
    KURT
    • Makes statisticians excited and everyone else confused

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    For all*
    COUNTIFS
    • Range
      COUNTIFS accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets

  • 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
    • 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
    • Web Excel
      Excel functions available in web-based versions

  • Required Arguments Count 🔢
    Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly
    COUNTIFS
    MODE
    KURT

  • Required Arguments Type 📊
    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    For all*
    • Number
      Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    COUNTIFS
    • Range
      COUNTIFS accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
    • Text
      COUNTIFS accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
    MODE
    • Array
      MODE accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
    KURT
    • Array
      KURT accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to COUNTIFS
LARGE
Known for Finding Nth Largest Value
🔢 needs fewer arguments than MODE
📈 is more versatile than MODE
PRODUCT
Known for Multiplying Numbers Together
📊 is easier to use than MODE
📈 is more versatile than MODE
🛠 is more reliable than MODE
⭐ is rated higher than MODE
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
📊 is easier to use than MODE
📈 is more versatile than MODE
🛠 is more reliable than MODE
⭐ is rated higher than MODE
MIN
Known for Finding Lowest Value
📊 is easier to use than MODE
📈 is more versatile than MODE
⚙ performs better than MODE
🛠 is more reliable than MODE
⭐ is rated higher than MODE
AVERAGE
Known for Basic Statistical Calculation
📊 is easier to use than MODE
📈 is more versatile than MODE
⚙ performs better than MODE
🛠 is more reliable than MODE
⭐ is rated higher than MODE
SMALL
Known for Finding Nth Smallest Value
🔢 needs fewer arguments than MODE
📈 is more versatile than MODE
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
📊 is easier to use than MODE
📈 is more versatile than MODE
🛠 is more reliable than MODE
⭐ is rated higher than MODE
AVERAGEIF
Known for Conditional Average Calculations
🔢 needs fewer arguments than MODE
📈 is more versatile than MODE
🛠 is more reliable than MODE
⭐ is rated higher than MODE
COUNTA
Known for Count Non-Empty Cells
📊 is easier to use than MODE
📈 is more versatile than MODE
⚙ performs better than MODE
🛠 is more reliable than MODE
⭐ is rated higher than MODE
FORECAST
Known for Linear Trend Prediction
🔢 needs fewer arguments than MODE
📈 is more versatile than MODE