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AVERAGE vs SMALL vs COUNTIF
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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 typesFor all*- StatisticalExcel functions for statistical analysis and calculations
Operation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsAVERAGE- CalculationAVERAGE performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
SMALL- CalculationSMALL performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
COUNTIF
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFor all*AVERAGESMALLCOUNTIF
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionAVERAGE- Basic Statistical CalculationAVERAGE is known for Basic Statistical Calculation.
SMALL- Finding Nth Smallest ValueSMALL is known for Finding Nth Smallest Value.
COUNTIF- Counting With ConditionsCOUNTIF is known for Counting With Conditions.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionAVERAGE- Most basic statistical function
SMALL- Commonly used in grade calculations
COUNTIF- Counting made fascinating
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionAVERAGE- Making averages average since Excel began
SMALL- The underachiever of the statistical functions
COUNTIF- The function that makes counting harder than it should be
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyFor all*
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersFor all*- NumberExcel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
SMALLCOUNTIFVersion 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
AVERAGE- Microsoft 365AVERAGE is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
- Excel OnlineAVERAGE is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform
COUNTIF- Microsoft 365COUNTIF is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
- Excel OnlineCOUNTIF is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform
Operating System 💾
Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platformsFor all*- WindowsExcel functions optimized for Windows operating system
- MacOSExcel functions optimized for MacOS users
AVERAGE- Web ExcelAVERAGE runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
COUNTIF- Web ExcelCOUNTIF runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyAVERAGESMALLCOUNTIFRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*- NumberExcel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
- RangeExcel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
AVERAGE- ArrayAVERAGE accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
COUNTIF- TextCOUNTIF accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionAVERAGE- Simple To Use
- Common Function
- Universal
SMALL- Easy To UnderstandFunctions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn
- Reliable Results
COUNTIF- Easy Conditional Counting
- Flexible Criteria
- Simple To Use
- Efficient
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
SMALL- Array Size Limitations
- Static Ranking
COUNTIF- Limited To Single Condition
- Case SensitiveFunctions where text matching is affected by letter case can cause unexpected results Click to see all.
- Limited Criteria Options
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to AVERAGE
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
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is easier to use than AVERAGE
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
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is easier to use than AVERAGE
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is more versatile than AVERAGE
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is more reliable than AVERAGE
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is rated higher than AVERAGE
COUNTA
Known for Count Non-Empty Cells
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is easier to use than AVERAGE
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is more versatile than AVERAGE
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is more reliable than AVERAGE
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is rated higher than AVERAGE
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers
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needs fewer arguments than AVERAGE
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is easier to use than AVERAGE
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is more versatile than AVERAGE
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is rated higher than AVERAGE
AVERAGEIF
Known for Conditional Average Calculations
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needs fewer arguments than AVERAGE
MOD
Known for Division Remainder Calculations
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needs fewer arguments than AVERAGE