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FREQUENCY vs 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 typesFor all*Operation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsFor all*
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFREQUENCY- ScientistsFREQUENCY is designed for Scientists. Excel functions used in scientific calculations and research Click to see all.
- StatisticiansFREQUENCY is designed for Statisticians. Excel functions designed for statistical analysis and probability calculations Click to see all.
SMALL- Data AnalystsSMALL is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
- StatisticiansSMALL is designed for Statisticians. Excel functions designed for statistical analysis and probability calculations Click to see all.
FORECAST- Financial ProfessionalsFORECAST is designed for Financial Professionals. Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning Click to see all.
- Data AnalystsFORECAST is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
- ScientistsFORECAST is designed for Scientists. Excel functions used in scientific calculations and research Click to see all.
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionFREQUENCY- Distribution AnalysisFREQUENCY is known for Distribution Analysis.
SMALL- 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 functionFREQUENCY- Essential for histogram creation
SMALL- Commonly used in grade calculations
FORECAST- Based on least squares regression method
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionFREQUENCY- The function statisticians dream about
SMALL- 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 effectivelyFREQUENCYSMALLFORECAST
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersFREQUENCYSMALL- NumberSMALL accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations Click to see all.
- ArraySMALL accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.
FORECASTVersion 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
SMALLFORECASTOperating System 💾
Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platformsFor all*- 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 properlyFREQUENCYSMALLFORECASTRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFREQUENCY- ArrayFREQUENCY accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations Click to see all.
- RangeFREQUENCY accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.
SMALL- NumberSMALL accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.
- RangeSMALL accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.
FORECAST
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionFREQUENCY- Powerful Statistical Analysis
- Array Output
SMALL- 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 functionFREQUENCY- Must Be Entered As Array Formula
- Complex Usage
SMALL- Array Size Limitations
- Static Ranking
FORECAST- Assumes Linear Relationship
- Complex Setup
- Sensitive To Outliers
Ratings Comparison
Versatility Score 📈
Rating for function's adaptability to different scenariosFREQUENCYSMALLFORECAST
Alternatives to FREQUENCY
FILTER
Known for Advanced Filtering📊 is easier to use than FREQUENCY
📈 is more versatile than FREQUENCY
⭐ is rated higher than FREQUENCY
AVERAGEIF
Known for Conditional Average Calculations📊 is easier to use than FREQUENCY
AGGREGATE
Known for Advanced Calculations With Options🔢 needs fewer arguments than FREQUENCY
📈 is more versatile than FREQUENCY
⭐ is rated higher than FREQUENCY
LARGE
Known for Finding Nth Largest Value📊 is easier to use than FREQUENCY
MODE
Known for Finding Most Frequent Value📊 is easier to use than FREQUENCY
CEILING
Known for Upper Rounding📊 is easier to use than FREQUENCY
TRANSPOSE
Known for Converting Row Data To Columns📊 is easier to use than FREQUENCY
⭐ is rated higher than FREQUENCY
PRODUCT
Known for Multiplying Numbers Together📊 is easier to use than FREQUENCY