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PRODUCT vs SMALL vs FORECAST

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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

PRODUCT

Mathematical

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

SMALL

Statistical

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

FORECAST

Statistical

FORECAST 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

PRODUCT

Scientists

PRODUCT is designed for Scientists. Excel functions used in scientific calculations and research Click to see all.

SMALL

Statisticians

SMALL is designed for Statisticians. Excel functions designed for statistical analysis and probability calculations Click to see all.

FORECAST

Financial Professionals

FORECAST is designed for Financial Professionals. Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning Click to see all.

Scientists

FORECAST 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

PRODUCT

Mathematical Operations

PRODUCT is used for Mathematical Operations. Excel functions that perform various mathematical calculations and operations Click to see all.

SMALL

Statistical Analysis

SMALL is used for Statistical Analysis. Excel functions designed for statistical calculations and data analysis Click to see all.

FORECAST

Statistical Analysis

FORECAST 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

PRODUCT

Multiplying Numbers Together

PRODUCT is known for Multiplying Numbers Together.

SMALL

Finding Nth Smallest Value

SMALL is known for Finding Nth Smallest Value.

FORECAST

Linear Trend Prediction

FORECAST is known for Linear Trend Prediction.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

PRODUCT

Excel 2.0

PRODUCT was created in Excel 2.0. Functions introduced in the Excel 2.0 version release Click to see all.

SMALL

Excel 97

SMALL was created in Excel 97. Functions first available in Excel 97 version Click to see all.

FORECAST

Excel 97

FORECAST was created in Excel 97. Functions first available in Excel 97 version Click to see all.
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

PRODUCT

Can multiply up to 255 numbers at once

SMALL

Commonly used in grade calculations

FORECAST

Based on least squares regression method
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

PRODUCT

The function that failed elementary school's 'times tables'

SMALL

The underachiever of the statistical functions

FORECAST

The crystal ball of Excel functions

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

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

PRODUCT

Simple

PRODUCT has a Simple complexity level. Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks Click to see all.

SMALL

Simple

SMALL has a Simple complexity level. Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks Click to see all.

FORECAST

Advanced

FORECAST has a Advanced complexity level. Complex Excel functions for sophisticated calculations and operations 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

SMALL

Array

SMALL 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
Excel 2013

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
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

PRODUCT

Web Excel

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

FORECAST

Web Excel

FORECAST 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

PRODUCT

1

PRODUCT needs 1 required arguments Click to see all.

SMALL

2

SMALL needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

FORECAST

3

FORECAST needs 3 required arguments Click to see all.
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

PRODUCT

Array

PRODUCT accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations Click to see all.

SMALL

Range

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

FORECAST

Array

FORECAST 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

PRODUCT

Handles Multiple Arguments

Functions capable of processing multiple input parameters simultaneously Click to see all.

Array Compatible

SMALL

Easy To Understand

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

Reliable Results

FORECAST

Statistical Accuracy

Excel functions with high statistical accuracy ensure precise mathematical and analytical results Click to see all.

Trend Analysis

Professional

Scientific Prediction

Based On Historical Data

Functions that analyze and process historical time-series data Click to see all.
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

PRODUCT

Can Overflow With Large Numbers

No Selective Multiplication

SMALL

Array Size Limitations

Static Ranking

FORECAST

Assumes Linear Relationship

Complex Setup

Sensitive To Outliers

Ratings Comparison

Ease of Use Score 📊

User-rated score for function's ease of use

PRODUCT

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.

SMALL

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.

FORECAST

7.5

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

PRODUCT

7

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.

SMALL

7

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.

FORECAST

8.5

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

PRODUCT

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.

SMALL

8.5

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.

FORECAST

8

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

PRODUCT

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.

SMALL

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.

FORECAST

8.5

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.
Score ⭐

Overall rating combining all scoring attributes

PRODUCT

8.6

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

SMALL

8.3

The overall score for SMALL is 8.3. Click to see all.

FORECAST

8.1

The overall score for FORECAST is 8.1. Click to see all.

Alternatives to PRODUCT

Known for Finding Lowest Value

📈 is more versatile than PRODUCT

⚙ performs better than PRODUCT

⭐ is rated higher than PRODUCT

Known for Counting Numeric Cells

📊 is easier to use than PRODUCT

📈 is more versatile than PRODUCT

⭐ is rated higher than PRODUCT

Known for Division Remainder Calculations

🔢 needs fewer arguments than PRODUCT

⚙ performs better than PRODUCT

Known for Finding Highest Value

📈 is more versatile than PRODUCT

⚙ performs better than PRODUCT

⭐ is rated higher than PRODUCT

Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations

📊 is easier to use than PRODUCT

📈 is more versatile than PRODUCT

🛠 is more reliable than PRODUCT

⭐ is rated higher than PRODUCT

Known for Calculate Factorials

⚙ performs better than PRODUCT

Known for Round Numbers

🔢 needs fewer arguments than PRODUCT

📊 is easier to use than PRODUCT

📈 is more versatile than PRODUCT

⚙ performs better than PRODUCT

⭐ is rated higher than PRODUCT

Known for Generate Random Numbers

📊 is easier to use than PRODUCT

Known for Exponential Calculations

🔢 needs fewer arguments than PRODUCT

📈 is more versatile than PRODUCT

⭐ is rated higher than PRODUCT

Known for Basic Statistical Calculation

📈 is more versatile than PRODUCT

⚙ performs better than PRODUCT

⭐ is rated higher than PRODUCT