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AVERAGE vs MODE vs DOLLAR
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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 typesAVERAGEMODEDOLLAROperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsAVERAGEMODEDOLLAR
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionAVERAGE- StudentsAVERAGE is designed for Students. Excel functions helpful for academic work and learning Click to see all.
- Data AnalystsAVERAGE is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
MODE- Data AnalystsMODE is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
- ScientistsMODE is designed for Scientists. Excel functions used in scientific calculations and research Click to see all.
DOLLAR
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionAVERAGE- Basic Statistical CalculationAVERAGE is known for Basic Statistical Calculation.
MODE- Finding Most Frequent ValueMODE is known for Finding Most Frequent Value.
DOLLAR- Currency FormattingDOLLAR is known for Currency Formatting.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionAVERAGE- Most basic statistical function
MODE- One of the original statistical functions
DOLLAR- One of Excel's original financial functions
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionAVERAGE- Making averages average since Excel began
MODE- Finds the popularity contest winner in your data
DOLLAR- Makes your numbers look rich and important
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyAVERAGEMODEDOLLAR
Technical Details Comparison
Version 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
- Excel 2013Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
AVERAGEOperating System 💾
Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platformsFor all*Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyFor all*Required Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*AVERAGE- RangeAVERAGE accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.
- ArrayAVERAGE accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations Click to see all.
MODE
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionAVERAGE- Simple To Use
- Common Function
- Universal
MODE- Easy Statistical Analysis
- Quick Results
- Reliable
DOLLAR- Easy FormattingFunctions that simplify the process of formatting cells and data Click to see all.
- Professional Output
- Consistent
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionAVERAGE- Ignores Text
- Includes Zero ValuesFunctions 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
DOLLAR
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to AVERAGE
KURT
Known for Measuring Data Peakedness🛠 is more reliable than MODE
PRODUCT
Known for Multiplying Numbers Together📊 is easier to use than MODE
📈 is more versatile than MODE
🛠 is more reliable than MODE
⭐ is rated higher than MODE
MIN
Known for Finding Lowest Value📊 is easier to use than MODE
📈 is more versatile than MODE
⚙ performs better than MODE
🛠 is more reliable than MODE
⭐ is rated higher than MODE
LARGE
Known for Finding Nth Largest Value🔢 needs fewer arguments than MODE
📈 is more versatile than MODE
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells📊 is easier to use than MODE
📈 is more versatile than MODE
🛠 is more reliable than MODE
⭐ is rated higher than MODE
SMALL
Known for Finding Nth Smallest Value🔢 needs fewer arguments than MODE
📈 is more versatile than MODE
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations📊 is easier to use than MODE
📈 is more versatile than MODE
🛠 is more reliable than MODE
⭐ is rated higher than MODE
AVERAGEIF
Known for Conditional Average Calculations🔢 needs fewer arguments than MODE
📈 is more versatile than MODE
🛠 is more reliable than MODE
⭐ is rated higher than MODE
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting🔢 needs fewer arguments than MODE
📈 is more versatile than MODE
⭐ is rated higher than MODE
COUNTA
Known for Count Non-Empty Cells📊 is easier to use than MODE
📈 is more versatile than MODE
⚙ performs better than MODE
🛠 is more reliable than MODE
⭐ is rated higher than MODE