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MAX 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

MAX

Mathematical

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

AVERAGE

Statistical

AVERAGE 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

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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

MAX

Scientists

MAX is designed for Scientists. Excel functions used in scientific calculations and research 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

MAX

Data Analysis

MAX is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing 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

MAX

Finding Highest Value

MAX is known for Finding Highest Value.

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

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Excel 2.0

Functions introduced in the Excel 2.0 version release
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

MAX

Works with arrays since Excel inception

AVERAGE

Most basic statistical function

MODE

One of the original statistical functions
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

MAX

The function that always looks at the bright side of numbers

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

MAX

Simple

MAX 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

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Number

Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations

MODE

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

AVERAGE

Excel 2013

AVERAGE is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.

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.

MODE

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

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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

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Number

Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
Array

Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations

AVERAGE

Range

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

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

MAX

Simple To Use

Versatile

AVERAGE

Simple To Use

Common Function

Universal

MODE

Easy Statistical Analysis

Quick Results

Reliable
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

MAX

Cannot Ignore Text Values

Limited To Numbers

Functions that can only process numerical values and cannot handle text or dates 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