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FILTER vs FREQUENCY 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

FILTER

Database

FILTER belongs to the Database category. Excel functions for managing and analyzing database-like data Click to see all.

FREQUENCY

Statistical

FREQUENCY belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations Click to see all.

MODE

Statistical

MODE belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations Click to see all.
Operation Type 🔧

Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs

FILTER

Manipulation

FILTER performs Manipulation operations. Functions that modify and transform data in different ways Click to see all.

FREQUENCY

Calculation

FREQUENCY performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations Click to see all.

MODE

Calculation

MODE performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations Click to see all.

Usage Context Comparison

For whom 👥

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

For all*

Scientists

Excel functions used in scientific calculations and research

FILTER

Data Analysts

FILTER is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.

Business Managers

FILTER is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.

FREQUENCY

Statisticians

FREQUENCY is designed for Statisticians. Excel functions designed for statistical analysis and probability calculations Click to see all.

MODE

Data Analysts

MODE is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

FILTER

Data Analysis

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

FREQUENCY

Statistical Analysis

FREQUENCY 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

FILTER

Advanced Filtering

FILTER is known for Advanced Filtering.

FREQUENCY

Distribution Analysis

FREQUENCY is known for Distribution Analysis.

MODE

Finding Most Frequent Value

MODE is known for Finding Most Frequent Value.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

FILTER

Excel 2019

FILTER was created in Excel 2019. Functions introduced in Excel 2019 release Click to see all.

FREQUENCY

Excel 3.0

FREQUENCY was created in Excel 3.0. Functions that originated in Excel 3.0 version 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

For all*

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

FILTER

Revolutionized Excel data filtering

FREQUENCY

Essential for histogram creation

MODE

One of the original statistical functions
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

FILTER

The Marie Kondo of Excel functions

FREQUENCY

The function statisticians dream about

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

FILTER

Advanced

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

FREQUENCY

Advanced

FREQUENCY has a Advanced complexity level. Complex Excel functions for sophisticated calculations and operations 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

For all*

Array

Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data

FILTER

Range

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

MODE

Number

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

Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.

For all*

Excel 2019

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version

FILTER

Microsoft 365

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

FREQUENCY

Excel 2016

FREQUENCY is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version Click to see all.

MODE

Excel 2016

MODE is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version Click to see all.

Excel 2013

MODE is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.
Operating System 💾

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

For all*

Windows

Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system
MacOS

Excel functions optimized for MacOS users

FILTER

Excel Online

FILTER runs on Excel Online Excel functions available in the online version of Excel Click to see all.

Web Excel

FILTER runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions Click to see all.

MODE

Web Excel

MODE runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions Click to see all.
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

FILTER

2

FILTER needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

FREQUENCY

2

FREQUENCY needs 2 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

For all*

Array

Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations

FILTER

Range

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

Boolean

FILTER accepts Boolean as input types Excel functions that work with true/false logical inputs for decision-making Click to see all.

FREQUENCY

Range

FREQUENCY accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges 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.

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

FILTER

Dynamic Filtering

Functions that enable real-time filtering of data based on changing criteria Click to see all.

Multiple Criteria

Flexible Output

Returns Dynamic Arrays

Flexible Filtering

FREQUENCY

Powerful Statistical Analysis

Array Output

MODE

Easy Statistical Analysis

Quick Results

Reliable
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

FILTER

Requires Modern Excel

Functions only available in recent versions of Excel Click to see all.

Complex For Beginners

Requires Latest Excel Versions

Memory Intensive

FREQUENCY

Must Be Entered As Array Formula

Complex Usage

MODE

Only Works With Numbers

Limited To Single Mode