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POWER 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

POWER

Mathematical

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

FREQUENCY

Statistical

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

KURT

Statistical

KURT 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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Scientists

Excel functions used in scientific calculations and research

POWER

Engineers

POWER is designed for Engineers. Excel functions commonly used in engineering calculations and analysis Click to see all.

FREQUENCY

Statisticians

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

KURT

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

POWER

Mathematical Operations

POWER is used for Mathematical Operations. Excel functions that perform various mathematical calculations and operations Click to see all.

FREQUENCY

Statistical Analysis

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

KURT

Statistical Analysis

KURT 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

POWER

Exponential Calculations

POWER is known for Exponential Calculations.

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

POWER

Excel 97

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

POWER

More efficient than using multiplication operators

FREQUENCY

Essential for histogram creation

KURT

Named after mathematician Karl Pearson
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

POWER

The function that makes numbers feel superior

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

POWER

Simple

POWER 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

POWER

Number

POWER 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

POWER

Excel 2013

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

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

POWER

Web Excel

POWER 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

POWER

2

POWER needs 2 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

POWER

Number

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

FREQUENCY

Array

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

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

Array

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

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

POWER

Precise Power Calculations

Handles Large Numbers

FREQUENCY

Powerful Statistical Analysis

Array Output

KURT

Advanced Statistics

Precise Calculations

Professional
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

POWER

Can Return Errors With Very Large Numbers

Functions that may fail or return incorrect results when processing very large numerical values Click to see all.

Limited To Real Numbers

FREQUENCY

Must Be Entered As Array Formula

Complex Usage

KURT

Complex For Beginners

Specific Use Case