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AGGREGATE vs FREQUENCY vs KURT

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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

AGGREGATE

Mathematical

AGGREGATE belongs to the Mathematical category. Excel functions for performing mathematical calculations Click to see all.

FREQUENCY

Statistical

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

KURT

Statistical

KURT 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

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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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Statisticians

Excel functions designed for statistical analysis and probability calculations

AGGREGATE

Data Analysts

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

FREQUENCY

Scientists

FREQUENCY is designed for Scientists. Excel functions used in scientific calculations and research Click to see all.

KURT

Scientists

KURT 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

AGGREGATE

Data Analysis

AGGREGATE 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.

KURT

Statistical Analysis

KURT 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

AGGREGATE

Advanced Calculations With Options

AGGREGATE is known for Advanced Calculations With Options.

FREQUENCY

Distribution Analysis

FREQUENCY is known for Distribution Analysis.

KURT

Measuring Data Peakedness

KURT is known for Measuring Data Peakedness.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

AGGREGATE

Excel 2010

AGGREGATE was created in Excel 2010. Functions that were new in Excel 2010 version 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.

KURT

Excel 95

KURT was created in Excel 95. Functions that came with Excel 95 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

AGGREGATE

Combines multiple function capabilities

FREQUENCY

Essential for histogram creation

KURT

Named after mathematician Karl Pearson
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

AGGREGATE

The Swiss Army knife of Excel functions that nobody uses

FREQUENCY

The function statisticians dream about

KURT

Makes statisticians excited and everyone else confused

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively

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Advanced

Complex Excel functions for sophisticated calculations and operations

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

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Array

Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data

AGGREGATE

Number

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

KURT

Number

KURT 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.

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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

KURT

Excel 2013

KURT 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

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Windows

Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system
MacOS

Excel functions optimized for MacOS users

KURT

Web Excel

KURT 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

AGGREGATE

3

AGGREGATE needs 3 required arguments Click to see all.

FREQUENCY

2

FREQUENCY needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

KURT

1

KURT needs 1 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

AGGREGATE

Number

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

Range

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

FREQUENCY

Array

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

Range

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

KURT

Number

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

Array

KURT 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

AGGREGATE

Versatile Calculation Options

Ignores Errors

Excel functions that skip over errors maintain formula continuity without breaking calculations Click to see all.

FREQUENCY

Powerful Statistical Analysis

Array Output

KURT

Advanced Statistics

Precise Calculations

Professional
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

AGGREGATE

Complex Parameter Requirements

Functions that need detailed parameter setup for operation, requiring specific input formats Click to see all.

Steep Learning Curve

Functions that require significant time and effort to master Click to see all.

FREQUENCY

Must Be Entered As Array Formula

Complex Usage

KURT

Complex For Beginners

Specific Use Case

Ratings Comparison

Ease of Use Score 📊

User-rated score for function's ease of use

AGGREGATE

7

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.

FREQUENCY

7.5

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.

KURT

6.5

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

AGGREGATE

9.8

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.

FREQUENCY

8.5

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.

KURT

5.5

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

For all*

9
Reliability Score 🛠

Rating for function's consistency and error handling

For all*

9.5
Score ⭐

Overall rating combining all scoring attributes

AGGREGATE

8.8

The overall score for AGGREGATE is 8.8. Click to see all.

FREQUENCY

8.6

The overall score for FREQUENCY is 8.6. Click to see all.

KURT

7.6

The overall score for KURT is 7.6. Click to see all.

Alternatives to AGGREGATE

Known for Linear Trend Prediction

🔢 needs fewer arguments than FREQUENCY

Known for Finding Nth Smallest Value

📊 is easier to use than FREQUENCY

Known for Conditional Average Calculations

📊 is easier to use than FREQUENCY

Known for Multiple Criteria Based Average

Known for Advanced Filtering

📊 is easier to use than FREQUENCY

📈 is more versatile than FREQUENCY

⭐ is rated higher than FREQUENCY

Known for Finding Nth Largest Value

📊 is easier to use than FREQUENCY

Known for Finding Most Frequent Value

📊 is easier to use than FREQUENCY

Known for Converting Row Data To Columns

📊 is easier to use than FREQUENCY

⭐ is rated higher than FREQUENCY

Known for Upper Rounding

📊 is easier to use than FREQUENCY

Known for Lower Rounding

📊 is easier to use than FREQUENCY