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ROUND vs MIN 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

ROUND

Mathematical

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

MIN

Mathematical

MIN 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

ROUND

Financial Professionals

ROUND is designed for Financial Professionals. Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning Click to see all.

MIN

Scientists

MIN 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

ROUND

Mathematical Operations

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

MIN

Data Analysis

MIN is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data 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

ROUND

Round Numbers

ROUND is known for Round Numbers.

MIN

Finding Lowest Value

MIN is known for Finding Lowest Value.

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

ROUND

Most frequently used mathematical function after SUM

MIN

First mathematical function in Excel

MODE

One of the original statistical functions
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

ROUND

The peacekeeper between integers and decimals

MIN

The pessimist's favorite function

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

ROUND

Simple

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

MIN

Simple

MIN 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

ROUND

Excel 2013

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

MODE

Excel 2013

MODE 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

Web Excel

Excel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

ROUND

2

ROUND needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

MIN

1

MIN 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

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

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

ROUND

Precise Control

Consistent

Universal

MIN

Easy To Understand

Functions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn

Reliable

MODE

Easy Statistical Analysis

Quick Results

Reliable
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

ROUND

Limited Decimal Places

No Rounding Options

MIN

Only Works With Numbers

No Text Handling

MODE

Only Works With Numbers

Limited To Single Mode