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AVERAGE
Known for Basic Statistical Calculation
Table of content
Basic Classification
Function Category 📊
Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function typesOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs
Usage Context
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionPurpose 📝
Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function
History
Creation Date 📅
Original release date of the Excel functionCreated By 👤
Organization or team responsible for developing the function
Facts
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function- Most basic statistical function
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function- Making averages average since Excel began
Usage Information
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively
Technical Details
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersVersion Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.- Excel 2019AVERAGE is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2016AVERAGE is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2013AVERAGE is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.
- Microsoft 365AVERAGE is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform Click to see all.
- Excel OnlineAVERAGE is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform Click to see all.
Operating System 💾
Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platformsRequired Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function- NumberAVERAGE accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.
- RangeAVERAGE accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.
- ArrayAVERAGE accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations Click to see all.
Evaluation
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function- Ignores Text
- Includes Zero ValuesFunctions that consider zero values in calculations, impacting statistical results Click to see all.
- Numbers Only
- No Weights
Ratings
Ease of Use Score 📊
User-rated score for function's ease of useVersatility Score 📈
Rating for function's adaptability to different scenariosPerformance Score ⚙
Rating for function's execution speed and efficiencyReliability Score 🛠
Rating for function's consistency and error handlingScore ⭐
Overall rating combining all scoring attributes
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SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
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is easier to use than AVERAGE
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is more versatile than AVERAGE
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is more reliable than AVERAGE
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is rated higher than AVERAGE
COUNTA
Known for Count Non-Empty Cells
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is easier to use than AVERAGE
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is more versatile than AVERAGE
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is more reliable than AVERAGE
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is rated higher than AVERAGE
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers
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needs fewer arguments than AVERAGE
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is easier to use than AVERAGE
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is more versatile than AVERAGE
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is rated higher than AVERAGE