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MOD vs PRODUCT vs MODE

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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

MOD

Mathematical

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

PRODUCT

Mathematical

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

MODE

Statistical

MODE 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

MOD

Engineers

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

PRODUCT

Scientists

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

MODE

Scientists

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

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

MOD

Mathematical Operations

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

PRODUCT

Mathematical Operations

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

MODE

Statistical Analysis

MODE 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

MOD

Division Remainder Calculations

MOD is known for Division Remainder Calculations.

PRODUCT

Multiplying Numbers Together

PRODUCT is known for Multiplying Numbers Together.

MODE

Finding Most Frequent Value

MODE is known for Finding Most Frequent Value.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

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Excel 2.0

Functions introduced in the Excel 2.0 version release
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

MOD

Used in ancient Babylonian mathematics for calendars

PRODUCT

Can multiply up to 255 numbers at once

MODE

One of the original statistical functions
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

MOD

The function that knows how to share but keeps the leftovers

PRODUCT

The function that failed elementary school's 'times tables'

MODE

Finds the popularity contest winner in your data

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

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

MOD

Simple

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

PRODUCT

Simple

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

MODE

Intermediate

MODE has a Intermediate complexity level. Excel functions with moderate complexity for various tasks Click to see all.

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

MODE

Array

MODE 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

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

MOD

2

MOD needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

PRODUCT

1

PRODUCT needs 1 required arguments Click to see all.

MODE

1

MODE 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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Number

Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

PRODUCT

Array

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

MODE

Array

MODE 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

MOD

Simple And Straightforward

Useful For Cyclic Calculations

PRODUCT

Handles Multiple Arguments

Functions capable of processing multiple input parameters simultaneously

Array Compatible

MODE

Easy Statistical Analysis

Quick Results

Reliable
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

MOD

Limited To Integer Operations

Functions that only work with whole numbers, limiting decimal calculations Click to see all.

Not Suitable For Decimal Remainders

PRODUCT

Can Overflow With Large Numbers

No Selective Multiplication

MODE

Only Works With Numbers

Limited To Single Mode