Advanced Excel Statistical - SMALL Function



Description

The SMALL function returns the k-th smallest value in a data set. Use this function to return values with a particular relative standing in a data set.

Syntax

SMALL (array, k)

Arguments

Argument Description Required/ Optional
Array An array or range of numerical data for which you want to determine the k-th smallest value. Required
K The position (from the smallest) in the array or range of data to return. Required

Notes

  • If n is the number of data points in array, SMALL(array,1) equals the smallest value, and SMALL(array,n) equals the largest value.

  • If array is empty, SMALL returns the #NUM! error value.

  • If k ≤ 0 or if k exceeds the number of data points, SMALL returns the #NUM! error value. .

  • If the supplied k is non-numeric, SMALL returns the #VALUE! error value.

Applicability

Excel 2007, Excel 2010, Excel 2013, Excel 2016

Example

Small Function
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