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AVERAGEIF vs SMALL vs SUMIF
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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 typesAVERAGEIF- 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
SUMIFOperation 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*AVERAGEIFSMALLSUMIFPurpose 📝
Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel functionAVERAGEIF- 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.
SMALLSUMIF
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionAVERAGEIF- Conditional Average CalculationsAVERAGEIF is known for Conditional Average Calculations.
SMALL- Finding Nth Smallest ValueSMALL is known for Finding Nth Smallest Value.
SUMIF- Conditional Sum CalculationsSUMIF is known for Conditional Sum Calculations.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionAVERAGEIF- Used over 1 billion times monthly
SMALL- Commonly used in grade calculations
SUMIF- Originally created for financial reporting
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionAVERAGEIF- Makes statisticians feel superior with basic math
SMALL- The underachiever of the statistical functions
SUMIF- Makes counting look complicated when simple math would do
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyAVERAGEIFSMALLSUMIF
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
SMALLSUMIFVersion 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
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
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 properlyFor all*Required 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
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionAVERAGEIF- 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
SUMIF- Easy To Use
- Versatile For Filtering SumsExcel functions that excel at calculating sums with various filtering options
- Clear Syntax
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionAVERAGEIF- Limited Condition Options
- Single Criteria Only
SMALL- Array Size Limitations
- Static Ranking
SUMIF
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to AVERAGEIF
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
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
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is easier to use than AVERAGEIF
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is more versatile than AVERAGEIF
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is more reliable than AVERAGEIF
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is rated higher 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
COUNTIF
Known for Counting With Conditions
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is more versatile 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