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MIN vs MODE

Known for Finding Lowest Value

VS

Known for Finding Most Frequent Value

Table of content

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

MIN

Mathematical

Excel functions for performing mathematical calculations Click to see all.

MODE

Statistical

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

Both*

Calculation

Excel functions for performing various calculations

Usage Context Comparison

For whom 👥

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

Both*

Data Analysts

Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation
Scientists

Excel functions used in scientific calculations and research
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

MIN

Data Analysis

Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.

MODE

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

MIN

Finding Lowest Value

MODE

Finding Most Frequent Value

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

Both*

Excel 2.0

Functions introduced in the Excel 2.0 version release
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

Both*

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

MIN

First mathematical function in Excel

MODE

One of the original statistical functions
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

MIN

The pessimist's favorite function

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

MIN

Simple

Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks Click to see all.

MODE

Intermediate

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

Both*

Number

Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations

MODE

Array

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.

Both*

Excel 2019

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
Excel 2016

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version

MODE

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

Both*

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

Both*

1
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

Both*

Number

Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
Array

Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

Both*

Reliable

MIN

Easy To Understand

Functions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn Click to see all.

MODE

Easy Statistical Analysis

Quick Results
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

Both*

Only Works With Numbers

MIN

No Text Handling

MODE

Limited To Single Mode

Ratings Comparison

Ease of Use Score 📊

User-rated score for function's ease of use

MIN

9

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.

MODE

8.5

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

MIN

7.5

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.

MODE

6.5

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

MIN

9.5

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency (25%) Functions with higher performance scores execute faster and use system resources more efficiently. Click to see all.

MODE

9

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency (25%) Functions with higher performance scores execute faster and use system resources more efficiently. Click to see all.
Reliability Score 🛠

Rating for function's consistency and error handling

MIN

9.5

Rating for function's consistency and error handling (25%) Functions with higher reliability scores produce more consistent results and handle edge cases better. Click to see all.

MODE

9

Rating for function's consistency and error handling (25%) Functions with higher reliability scores produce more consistent results and handle edge cases better. Click to see all.
Score ⭐

Overall rating combining all scoring attributes

MIN

8.9

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MODE

8.3

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Known for Finding Highest Value

Known for Counting Numeric Cells

📊 is easier to use than MIN

Known for Basic Statistical Calculation

Known for Multiplying Numbers Together

Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations

📊 is easier to use than MIN

📈 is more versatile than MIN

🛠 is more reliable than MIN

⭐ is rated higher than MIN

Known for Round Numbers

🔢 needs fewer arguments than MIN

📊 is easier to use than MIN

📈 is more versatile than MIN

⭐ is rated higher than MIN

Known for Division Remainder Calculations

🔢 needs fewer arguments than MIN

Known for Calculate Factorials

Known for Calculate Loan Payments

🔢 needs fewer arguments than MIN

Known for Exponential Calculations

🔢 needs fewer arguments than MIN

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