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AVERAGE vs POWER vs PRODUCT
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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 typesAVERAGEPOWERPRODUCTOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsFor all*
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.
POWER- ScientistsPOWER is designed for Scientists. Excel functions used in scientific calculations and research Click to see all.
- EngineersPOWER is designed for Engineers. Excel functions commonly used in engineering calculations and analysis Click to see all.
PRODUCT
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionAVERAGE- Basic Statistical CalculationAVERAGE is known for Basic Statistical Calculation.
POWER- Exponential CalculationsPOWER is known for Exponential Calculations.
PRODUCT- Multiplying Numbers TogetherPRODUCT is known for Multiplying Numbers Together.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionAVERAGE- Most basic statistical function
POWER- More efficient than using multiplication operators
PRODUCT- Can multiply up to 255 numbers at once
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionAVERAGE- Making averages average since Excel began
POWER- The function that makes numbers feel superior
PRODUCT- The function that failed elementary school's 'times tables'
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyFor all*
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 properlyAVERAGEPOWERPRODUCTRequired 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.
PRODUCT
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionAVERAGE- Simple To Use
- Common Function
- Universal
POWER- Precise Power Calculations
- Handles Large Numbers
PRODUCTCons ❌
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
POWER- Can Return Errors With Very Large NumbersFunctions that may fail or return incorrect results when processing very large numerical values Click to see all.
- Limited To Real Numbers
PRODUCT- Can Overflow With Large Numbers
- No Selective Multiplication
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to AVERAGE
MOD
Known for Division Remainder Calculations⚙ performs better than POWER
FACT
Known for Calculate Factorials⚙ performs better than POWER
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers📊 is easier to use than POWER
📈 is more versatile than POWER
⚙ performs better than POWER
⭐ is rated higher than POWER
INT
Known for Rounding Down To Integers📊 is easier to use than POWER
⚙ performs better than POWER
MIN
Known for Finding Lowest Value⚙ performs better than POWER
⭐ is rated higher than POWER
MAX
Known for Finding Highest Value⚙ performs better than POWER
⭐ is rated higher than POWER
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells📊 is easier to use than POWER
⭐ is rated higher than POWER
ROUNDUP
Known for Ceiling Rounding⚙ performs better than POWER