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AVERAGE vs MOD vs ROUNDUP

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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

AVERAGE

Statistical

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

MOD

Mathematical

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

ROUNDUP

Mathematical

ROUNDUP belongs to the Mathematical category. Excel functions for performing mathematical 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

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

AVERAGE

Basic Statistical Calculation

AVERAGE is known for Basic Statistical Calculation.

MOD

Division Remainder Calculations

MOD is known for Division Remainder Calculations.

ROUNDUP

Ceiling Rounding

ROUNDUP is known for Ceiling Rounding.

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

AVERAGE

Most basic statistical function

MOD

Used in ancient Babylonian mathematics for calendars

ROUNDUP

Originally Designed for Financial Calculations
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

AVERAGE

Making averages average since Excel began

MOD

The function that knows how to share but keeps the leftovers

ROUNDUP

When Optimists Do Math

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

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

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Simple

Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks

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
Version Compatibility 💻

Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.

For all*

Excel 2019

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
Excel 2016

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
Excel 2013

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version

AVERAGE

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.
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

AVERAGE

Web Excel

AVERAGE runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions Click to see all.

MOD

Web Excel

MOD 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

AVERAGE

1

AVERAGE needs 1 required arguments Click to see all.

MOD

2

MOD needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

ROUNDUP

2

ROUNDUP needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

For all*

Number

Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

AVERAGE

Range

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

Array

AVERAGE 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

AVERAGE

Simple To Use

Common Function

Universal

MOD

Simple And Straightforward

Useful For Cyclic Calculations

ROUNDUP

Simple To Use

Consistent Results
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

AVERAGE

Ignores Text

Includes Zero Values

Functions that consider zero values in calculations, impacting statistical results Click to see all.

Numbers Only

No Weights

MOD

Limited To Integer Operations

Functions that only work with whole numbers, limiting decimal calculations Click to see all.

Not Suitable For Decimal Remainders

ROUNDUP

Limited Decimal Control

Can Create Precision Issues

Functions that may introduce rounding or accuracy issues in calculations Click to see all.

Ratings Comparison

Ease of Use Score 📊

User-rated score for function's ease of use

For all*

9
Versatility Score 📈

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios

AVERAGE

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.

MOD

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.

ROUNDUP

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

For all*

9.5
Reliability Score 🛠

Rating for function's consistency and error handling

For all*

9.5
Score ⭐

Overall rating combining all scoring attributes

AVERAGE

8.9

The overall score for AVERAGE is 8.9. Click to see all.

MOD

8.6

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

ROUNDUP

8.6

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

Alternatives to AVERAGE

Known for Round Numbers

📊 is easier to use than MOD

📈 is more versatile than MOD

⭐ is rated higher than MOD

Known for Multiplying Numbers Together

📈 is more versatile than MOD

Known for Rounding Down To Integers

📊 is easier to use than MOD

⭐ is rated higher than MOD

Known for Exponential Calculations

📈 is more versatile than MOD

⭐ is rated higher than MOD

Known for Finding Lowest Value

📈 is more versatile than MOD

⭐ is rated higher than MOD

Known for Finding Highest Value

📈 is more versatile than MOD

⭐ is rated higher than MOD

Known for Calculate Factorials

Known for Calculate Loan Payments

🔢 needs fewer arguments than MOD

📈 is more versatile than MOD

Known for Text Search And Position Finding

📈 is more versatile than MOD

Known for Generate Random Numbers

📊 is easier to use than MOD

📈 is more versatile than MOD

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