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FREQUENCY

Known for Distribution Analysis

Table of content

Basic Classification
Usage Context
Basic Information
History
Facts

Usage Information
Technical Details
Evaluation
Ratings
Alternatives
FAQ

Basic Classification

Function Category 📊

Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function types

Statistical

FREQUENCY 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

Calculation

FREQUENCY performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations

Usage Context

For whom 👥

Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel function

Scientists

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

Statisticians

FREQUENCY 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

Statistical Analysis

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

History

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

Excel 3.0

FREQUENCY was created in Excel 3.0. Functions that originated in Excel 3.0 version Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

Microsoft Excel Team

FREQUENCY was created by Microsoft Excel Team. Functions officially created by the Microsoft Excel development team Click to see all.

Facts

Interesting Fact 💡

Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function

Essential for histogram creation
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

The function statisticians dream about

Usage Information

Formula Complexity Level 📖

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

Advanced

FREQUENCY has a Advanced complexity level. Complex Excel functions for sophisticated calculations and operations Click to see all.

Technical Details

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

Array

FREQUENCY 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.

Excel 2019

FREQUENCY is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version

Excel 2016

FREQUENCY is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
Operating System 💾

Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms

Windows

FREQUENCY runs on Windows Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system

MacOS

FREQUENCY runs on MacOS Excel functions optimized for MacOS users
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

2

FREQUENCY needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

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

Evaluation

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

Powerful Statistical Analysis

Array Output
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

Must Be Entered As Array Formula

Complex Usage

Ratings

Ease of Use Score 📊

User-rated score for function's ease of use

7.5

User-rated score for function's ease of use (25%) Having high ease of use score means the function is more intuitive and user-friendly. Click to see all.
Versatility Score 📈

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios

8.5

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios (25%) Functions with higher versatility scores can be used in more diverse scenarios and applications. Click to see all.
Performance Score ⚙

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency

9

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency (25%) Functions with higher performance scores execute faster and use system resources more efficiently. Click to see all.
Reliability Score 🛠

Rating for function's consistency and error handling

9.5

Rating for function's consistency and error handling (25%) Functions with higher reliability scores produce more consistent results and handle edge cases better. Click to see all.
Score ⭐

Overall rating combining all scoring attributes

8.6

The overall score for FREQUENCY is 8.6. Click to see all.

Alternatives to FREQUENCY

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📊 is easier to use than FREQUENCY

📈 is more versatile than FREQUENCY

⭐ is rated higher than FREQUENCY

Known for Multiple Criteria Based Average

Known for Finding Most Frequent Value

📊 is easier to use than FREQUENCY

Known for Conditional Average Calculations

📊 is easier to use than FREQUENCY

Known for Advanced Calculations With Options

🔢 needs fewer arguments than FREQUENCY

📈 is more versatile than FREQUENCY

⭐ is rated higher than FREQUENCY

Known for Finding Nth Smallest Value

📊 is easier to use than FREQUENCY

Known for Finding Nth Largest Value

📊 is easier to use than FREQUENCY

Known for Converting Row Data To Columns

📊 is easier to use than FREQUENCY

⭐ is rated higher than FREQUENCY

FAQ about FREQUENCY