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SMALL vs FORECAST
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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 typesBoth*Operation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsBoth*
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionBoth*SMALLFORECAST
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionSMALL- Finding Nth Smallest ValueSMALL is known for Finding Nth Smallest Value.
FORECAST- Linear Trend PredictionFORECAST is known for Linear Trend Prediction.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionSMALL- Commonly used in grade calculations
FORECAST- Based on least squares regression method
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionSMALL- The underachiever of the statistical functions
FORECAST- The crystal ball of Excel functions
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelySMALLFORECAST
Technical Details Comparison
Version Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.Both*Operating System 💾
Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platformsBoth*- WindowsExcel functions optimized for Windows operating system
- MacOSExcel functions optimized for MacOS users
FORECASTRequired Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlySMALLFORECASTRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionBoth*SMALLFORECAST
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionSMALL- Easy To UnderstandFunctions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn Click to see all.
- Reliable Results
FORECASTCons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionSMALL- Array Size Limitations
- Static Ranking
FORECAST- Assumes Linear Relationship
- Complex Setup
- Sensitive To Outliers
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to SMALL
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum🛠 is more reliable than FORECAST
⭐ is rated higher than FORECAST
KURT
Known for Measuring Data Peakedness⚙ performs better than FORECAST
🛠 is more reliable than FORECAST
MODE
Known for Finding Most Frequent Value📊 is easier to use than FORECAST
⚙ performs better than FORECAST
🛠 is more reliable than FORECAST
⭐ is rated higher than FORECAST
AVERAGEIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Based Average🛠 is more reliable than FORECAST
⭐ is rated higher than FORECAST
MATCH
Known for Position Finding🛠 is more reliable than FORECAST
⭐ is rated higher than FORECAST
PMT
Known for Calculate Loan Payments📊 is easier to use than FORECAST
⚙ performs better than FORECAST
🛠 is more reliable than FORECAST
⭐ is rated higher than FORECAST
AVERAGE
Known for Basic Statistical Calculation📊 is easier to use than FORECAST
⚙ performs better than FORECAST
🛠 is more reliable than FORECAST
⭐ is rated higher than FORECAST
PRODUCT
Known for Multiplying Numbers Together📊 is easier to use than FORECAST
⚙ performs better than FORECAST
🛠 is more reliable than FORECAST
⭐ is rated higher than FORECAST
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations📊 is easier to use than FORECAST
⚙ performs better than FORECAST
🛠 is more reliable than FORECAST
⭐ is rated higher than FORECAST
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers📊 is easier to use than FORECAST
⚙ performs better than FORECAST
🛠 is more reliable than FORECAST
⭐ is rated higher than FORECAST