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COUNTBLANK vs AVERAGE 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

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Statistical

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

COUNTBLANK

Administrative Staff

COUNTBLANK is designed for Administrative Staff. Excel functions useful for administrative tasks and data management Click to see all.

AVERAGE

Students

AVERAGE is designed for Students. Excel functions helpful for academic work and learning 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

COUNTBLANK

Data Analysis

COUNTBLANK is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.

Data Aggregation

COUNTBLANK is used for Data Aggregation. Functions for combining and summarizing data Click to see all.

AVERAGE

Statistical Analysis

AVERAGE is used for Statistical Analysis. Excel functions designed for statistical calculations and data analysis 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

COUNTBLANK

Empty Cell Counter

COUNTBLANK is known for Empty Cell Counter.

AVERAGE

Basic Statistical Calculation

AVERAGE is known for Basic Statistical Calculation.

MODE

Finding Most Frequent Value

MODE is known for Finding Most Frequent Value.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

COUNTBLANK

Excel 97

COUNTBLANK was created in Excel 97. Functions first available in Excel 97 version Click to see all.

AVERAGE

Excel 2.0

AVERAGE was created in Excel 2.0. Functions introduced in the Excel 2.0 version release Click to see all.

MODE

Excel 2.0

MODE was created in Excel 2.0. Functions introduced in the Excel 2.0 version release Click to see all.
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

COUNTBLANK

Originally created to find missing data entries

AVERAGE

Most basic statistical function

MODE

One of the original statistical functions
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

COUNTBLANK

The introvert of Excel functions - only looks for empty spaces

AVERAGE

Making averages average since Excel began

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

COUNTBLANK

Simple

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

AVERAGE

Simple

AVERAGE 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

COUNTBLANK

Range

COUNTBLANK accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets Click to see all.

AVERAGE

Number

AVERAGE accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations Click to see all.

MODE

Number

MODE accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations Click to see all.

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

COUNTBLANK

Microsoft 365

COUNTBLANK is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform Click to see all.

AVERAGE

Microsoft 365

AVERAGE is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform Click to see all.

Excel Online

AVERAGE 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 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

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1
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

COUNTBLANK

Range

COUNTBLANK accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.

AVERAGE

Number

AVERAGE accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.

Range

AVERAGE accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.

Array

AVERAGE accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations Click to see all.

MODE

Number

MODE accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.

Array

MODE accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations Click to see all.

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

COUNTBLANK

Simple To Use

Quick Results

Reliable

AVERAGE

Simple To Use

Common Function

Universal

MODE

Easy Statistical Analysis

Quick Results

Reliable
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

COUNTBLANK

Only Counts Completely Empty Cells

Functions that only detect completely empty cells and ignore cells with spaces or formulas Click to see all.

Cannot Count Specific Values

Limited Functionality

Functions with restricted capabilities, reducing problem-solving options Click to see all.

AVERAGE

Ignores Text

Includes Zero Values

Functions that consider zero values in calculations, impacting statistical results Click to see all.

Numbers Only

No Weights

MODE

Only Works With Numbers

Limited To Single Mode

Ratings Comparison

Ease of Use Score 📊

User-rated score for function's ease of use

COUNTBLANK

9.5

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.

AVERAGE

9

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.

MODE

8.5

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

COUNTBLANK

6.5

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.

AVERAGE

7.5

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.

MODE

6.5

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

COUNTBLANK

9.8

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.

AVERAGE

9.5

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.

MODE

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

COUNTBLANK

9.9

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.

AVERAGE

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.

MODE

9

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

COUNTBLANK

8.93

The overall score for COUNTBLANK is 8.93. Click to see all.

AVERAGE

8.9

The overall score for AVERAGE is 8.9. Click to see all.

MODE

8.3

The overall score for MODE is 8.3. Click to see all.

Alternatives to COUNTBLANK

Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations

📈 is more versatile than COUNTBLANK

⭐ is rated higher than COUNTBLANK

Known for Empty Cell Detection

Known for Counting Numeric Cells

📈 is more versatile than COUNTBLANK

Known for Row Number Retrieval

📊 is easier to use than COUNTBLANK

⚙ performs better than COUNTBLANK

Known for Count Non-Empty Cells

📈 is more versatile than COUNTBLANK

⭐ is rated higher than COUNTBLANK

Known for Day Extraction

Known for Counting With Conditions

🔢 needs fewer arguments than COUNTBLANK

📈 is more versatile than COUNTBLANK

Known for Year Extraction

Known for Character Count Calculation

Known for Column Number Retrieval

📊 is easier to use than COUNTBLANK

⚙ performs better than COUNTBLANK

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