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CHOOSE vs AVERAGE vs MOD
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Basic Classification Comparison
Function Category 📊
Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function typesCHOOSEAVERAGEMODOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsCHOOSEAVERAGEMOD
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionCHOOSE- StudentsCHOOSE is designed for Students. Excel functions helpful for academic work and learning Click to see all.
- AnalystsCHOOSE is designed for Analysts. Excel functions essential for data analysis and reporting Click to see all.
AVERAGE- StudentsAVERAGE is designed for Students. Excel functions helpful for academic work and learning Click to see all.
- Data AnalystsAVERAGE is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
MOD
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionCHOOSE- Value Selection From ListCHOOSE is known for Value Selection From List.
AVERAGE- Basic Statistical CalculationAVERAGE is known for Basic Statistical Calculation.
MOD- Division Remainder CalculationsMOD is known for Division Remainder Calculations.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionCHOOSE- One of the oldest Excel functions
AVERAGE- Most basic statistical function
MOD- Used in ancient Babylonian mathematics for calendars
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionCHOOSE- The function that plays eeny meeny miny moe
AVERAGE- Making averages average since Excel began
MOD- The function that knows how to share but keeps the leftovers
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyFor all*
Technical Details Comparison
Version Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.For all*- Excel 2019Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Excel 2016Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
- Excel 2013Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
AVERAGEOperating System 💾
Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platformsFor all*Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyCHOOSEAVERAGEMODRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*CHOOSEAVERAGE
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionCHOOSE- Simple Index-Based SelectionExcel functions using index-based selection provide straightforward data retrieval methods Click to see all.
- Flexible Output Types
AVERAGE- Simple To Use
- Common Function
- Universal
MOD- Simple And Straightforward
- Useful For Cyclic Calculations
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionCHOOSE- Limited By Fixed Number Of Choices
- Not Dynamic
AVERAGE- Ignores Text
- Includes Zero ValuesFunctions that consider zero values in calculations, impacting statistical results Click to see all.
- Numbers Only
- No Weights
MOD- Limited To Integer OperationsFunctions that only work with whole numbers, limiting decimal calculations Click to see all.
- Not Suitable For Decimal Remainders
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to CHOOSE
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers📈 is more versatile than CHOOSE
IF
Known for Conditional Statements🔢 needs fewer arguments than CHOOSE
📈 is more versatile than CHOOSE
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations📈 is more versatile than CHOOSE
🛠 is more reliable than CHOOSE
⭐ is rated higher than CHOOSE
PMT
Known for Calculate Loan Payments🔢 needs fewer arguments than CHOOSE