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AVERAGEIF vs MODE vs COUNTIF

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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

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Statistical

Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations
Operation Type 🔧

Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs

AVERAGEIF

Calculation

AVERAGEIF performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations

MODE

Calculation

MODE performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations

COUNTIF

Aggregation

COUNTIF performs Aggregation operations. Excel functions for combining and summarizing data Click to see all.

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

AVERAGEIF

Business Managers

AVERAGEIF is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.

MODE

Scientists

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

COUNTIF

Statisticians

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

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

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Statistical Analysis

Excel functions designed for statistical calculations and data analysis

AVERAGEIF

Data Analysis

AVERAGEIF is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.

COUNTIF

Data Analysis

COUNTIF is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

AVERAGEIF

Conditional Average Calculations

AVERAGEIF is known for Conditional Average Calculations.

MODE

Finding Most Frequent Value

MODE is known for Finding Most Frequent Value.

COUNTIF

Counting With Conditions

COUNTIF is known for Counting With Conditions.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

AVERAGEIF

Excel 2007

AVERAGEIF was created in Excel 2007. Functions first introduced in Excel 2007 release Click to see all.

MODE

Excel 2.0

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

COUNTIF

Excel 97

COUNTIF 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

AVERAGEIF

Used over 1 billion times monthly

MODE

One of the original statistical functions

COUNTIF

Counting made fascinating
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

AVERAGEIF

Makes statisticians feel superior with basic math

MODE

Finds the popularity contest winner in your data

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 effectively

AVERAGEIF

Simple

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

MODE

Intermediate

MODE has a Intermediate complexity level. Excel functions with moderate complexity for various tasks Click to see all.

COUNTIF

Simple

COUNTIF has a Simple complexity level. Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks 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

MODE

Array

MODE accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.

COUNTIF

Text

COUNTIF accepts Text as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation 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

COUNTIF

Microsoft 365

COUNTIF is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform

Excel Online

COUNTIF 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 platforms

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Windows

Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system

MacOS

Excel functions optimized for MacOS users

Web Excel

Excel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

AVERAGEIF

2

AVERAGEIF needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

MODE

1

MODE needs 1 required arguments Click to see all.

COUNTIF

2

COUNTIF needs 2 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

AVERAGEIF

Range

AVERAGEIF accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

MODE

Array

MODE accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations

COUNTIF

Range

COUNTIF accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

Text

COUNTIF accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

AVERAGEIF

Easy To Understand

Functions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn

Handles Basic Conditional Averaging

MODE

Easy Statistical Analysis

Quick Results

Reliable

COUNTIF

Easy Conditional Counting

Flexible Criteria

Simple To Use

Efficient
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

AVERAGEIF

Limited Condition Options

Single Criteria Only

MODE

Only Works With Numbers

Limited To Single Mode

COUNTIF

Limited To Single Condition

Case Sensitive

Functions where text matching is affected by letter case can cause unexpected results Click to see all.

Limited Criteria Options