Plots the distribution of data grouped into frequency bins.
Bin width or count can be adjusted.
Data is shown as continuous with no gaps between bins.
Resembles a topographic map with colors and patterns representing similar values.
Useful for spotting optimum combinations between 2 sets of data.
3D, Wireframe 3D, Contour and Wireframe Contour versions exist.
Return different TRUE and FALSE results from logical tests
=IF(logical_test,[value_if_true],[value_if_false])
Plots data proportional to the sum of items.
Data points shown as a percentage of the whole.
Unlike a pie chart, can display multiple categories.
Return the value or reference of specified cell(s)
Array form: =INDEX(array, row_num, [column_num])
Reference form: =INDEX(reference, row_num, [column_num], [area_num])
Plots data points for independent and dependant variables.
Often used for scientific, statistical, and engineering data.
Also known as XY chart. Shows patterns in large sets of data.
Return the logical value TRUE if a cell contains the #N/A error
=ISBLANK(value)
Return a reference that is a specified number of rows and columns from a starting point
=OFFSET(reference, rows, cols, [height], [width])
Plots data into quartiles, highlighting the mean, median and outliers.
Indicates whether a distribution is skewed or whether there are outliers in the data set.
Use with multiple data sets which relate to each other in some way.
Plots fluctuations in stock prices or other data.
Uses 3 series of values, in order: high, low, close.
Data needs to be organized in the correct order.
Return the serial number of the current date
=TODAY()
Lookup values by row in a vertical table or range
=VLOOKUP (lookup_value, table_array, col_index_num, [range_lookup])
Plots data in order and joins with lines stacked by category to represent 100%.
Track changes or trends over time.
Stacked Line option is also available.
Replace part of a text string based on its position with new text.
REPLACE(old_text, start_num, num_chars, new_text)
Return the reverse of TRUE or FALSE statements based on testing logical conditions
=NOT(logical)
Join two or more text strings together.
CONCAT(text1, [text2], …)
Returns the arithmetic mean or average of a data set.
=AVERAGE(number1, [number2], ...)
Lookup values by column in a horizontal table or range
=HLOOKUP (lookup_value, table_array, row_index_num, [range_lookup])
Return a list of unique values in an array or range
=UNIQUE(array,[by_col],[exactly_once])
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