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SUM vs AVERAGEIF vs SMALL
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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 typesSUMAVERAGEIF- StatisticalAVERAGEIF belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations
SMALL- StatisticalSMALL belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations
Operation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsFor all*- CalculationExcel functions for performing various calculations
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFor all*SUMAVERAGEIFSMALLPurpose 📝
Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel functionSUM- Data AnalysisSUM is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.
- Data AggregationSUM is used for Data Aggregation. Functions for combining and summarizing data Click to see all.
AVERAGEIF- Data AnalysisAVERAGEIF is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.
- Statistical AnalysisAVERAGEIF is used for Statistical Analysis. Excel functions designed for statistical calculations and data analysis Click to see all.
SMALL
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionSUM- Basic Arithmetic CalculationsSUM is known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations.
AVERAGEIF- Conditional Average CalculationsAVERAGEIF is known for Conditional Average Calculations.
SMALL- Finding Nth Smallest ValueSMALL is known for Finding Nth Smallest Value.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionSUM- Most commonly used function in Excel
AVERAGEIF- Used over 1 billion times monthly
SMALL- Commonly used in grade calculations
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionSUM- Making adding numbers look complicated since 1985
AVERAGEIF- Makes statisticians feel superior with basic math
SMALL- The underachiever of the statistical functions
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
SMALLVersion 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
SUM- Microsoft 365SUM is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
- Excel OnlineSUM 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
SUM- Web ExcelSUM runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
AVERAGEIF- Web ExcelAVERAGEIF runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlySUMAVERAGEIFSMALLRequired 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
SUM- ArraySUM accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionSUM- Easy To Use
- Widely Recognized
- Versatile
- Fast Calculation
AVERAGEIF- Easy To UnderstandFunctions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn
- Handles Basic Conditional Averaging
SMALL- Easy To UnderstandFunctions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn
- Reliable Results
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionSUM- Limited To Numbers Only
- Cannot Handle Text
- No Text Handling
AVERAGEIF- Limited Condition Options
- Single Criteria Only
SMALL- Array Size Limitations
- Static Ranking
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to SUM
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
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is easier to use than AVERAGEIF
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is more versatile than AVERAGEIF
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is rated higher than AVERAGEIF
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting
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is more versatile than AVERAGEIF
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is rated higher than AVERAGEIF
COUNTIF
Known for Counting With Conditions
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is more versatile than AVERAGEIF
AVERAGE
Known for Basic Statistical Calculation
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is easier to use than AVERAGEIF
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is more versatile than AVERAGEIF
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performs better than AVERAGEIF
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is rated higher than AVERAGEIF
PRODUCT
Known for Multiplying Numbers Together
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is easier to use than AVERAGEIF
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is rated higher than AVERAGEIF
COUNTA
Known for Count Non-Empty Cells
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is easier to use than AVERAGEIF
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is more versatile than AVERAGEIF
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performs better than AVERAGEIF
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is more reliable than AVERAGEIF
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is rated higher than AVERAGEIF