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AVERAGEIFS vs MATCH vs DVARP

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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

AVERAGEIFS

Statistical

AVERAGEIFS belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations

MATCH

Lookup & Reference

MATCH belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. Excel functions for searching and referencing data across spreadsheets Click to see all.

DVARP

Statistical

DVARP 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 inputs

AVERAGEIFS

Calculation

AVERAGEIFS performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations

MATCH

Retrieval

MATCH performs Retrieval operations. Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources

DVARP

Calculation

DVARP performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations

Usage Context Comparison

For whom 👥

Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel function

For all*

Data Analysts

Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation

AVERAGEIFS

Financial Professionals

AVERAGEIFS is designed for Financial Professionals. Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning Click to see all.

MATCH

Business Managers

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

DVARP

Statisticians

DVARP 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

AVERAGEIFS

Data Analysis

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

Statistical Analysis

AVERAGEIFS is used for Statistical Analysis. Excel functions designed for statistical calculations and data analysis Click to see all.

MATCH

Data Lookup

MATCH is used for Data Lookup. Functions for finding and retrieving specific data Click to see all.

DVARP

Statistical Analysis

DVARP is used for Statistical Analysis. Excel functions designed for statistical calculations and data analysis Click to see all.

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

AVERAGEIFS

Multiple Criteria Based Average

AVERAGEIFS is known for Multiple Criteria Based Average.

MATCH

Position Finding

MATCH is known for Position Finding.

DVARP

Population Variance

DVARP is known for Population Variance.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

AVERAGEIFS

Excel 2007

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

MATCH

Excel 3.0

MATCH was created in Excel 3.0. Functions that originated in Excel 3.0 version Click to see all.

DVARP

Excel 95

DVARP was created in Excel 95. Functions that came with Excel 95 release Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

For all*

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

AVERAGEIFS

Can Handle Up To 127 Criteria Pairs

MATCH

Best friend of INDEX

DVARP

Popular in academic research
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

AVERAGEIFS

Makes Simple Averages Feel Inadequate

MATCH

The function that plays hide and seek

DVARP

The statistician's secret weapon

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively

AVERAGEIFS

Intermediate

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

MATCH

Intermediate

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

DVARP

Advanced

DVARP has a Advanced complexity level. Complex Excel functions for sophisticated calculations and operations 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

AVERAGEIFS

Array

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

Range

AVERAGEIFS accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets

MATCH

Text

MATCH accepts Text as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation Click to see all.

DVARP

Array

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

Range

DVARP accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets
Version Compatibility 💻

Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.

AVERAGEIFS

Excel 2007

AVERAGEIFS is compatible with Excel 2007 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2007 version

MATCH

Excel 2019

MATCH is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version

Excel 2016

MATCH is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version

Excel 2013

MATCH is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version

Microsoft 365

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

Excel Online

MATCH is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform

DVARP

Excel 2019

DVARP is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version

Excel 97

DVARP is compatible with Excel 97 Excel functions that work in the classic Excel 97 version
Operating System 💾

Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms

For all*

Windows

Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system

MacOS

Excel functions optimized for MacOS users

AVERAGEIFS

Web Excel

AVERAGEIFS runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions

Excel Online

AVERAGEIFS runs on Excel Online Excel functions available in the online version of Excel Click to see all.

MATCH

Web Excel

MATCH runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

AVERAGEIFS

2

AVERAGEIFS needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

MATCH

3

MATCH needs 3 required arguments Click to see all.

DVARP

3

DVARP needs 3 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

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Range

Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

AVERAGEIFS

Number

AVERAGEIFS accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

Array

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

MATCH

Text

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

Number

MATCH accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

Array

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

DVARP

Text

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

Criteria

DVARP accepts Criteria as input types Excel functions that use specific criteria for filtering and conditional operations

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

AVERAGEIFS

Flexible Criteria Selection

Multiple Condition Support

Easy To Understand

Functions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn

Multiple Conditions Support

Excel functions handling multiple conditions enable complex logical operations and flexible data filtering

Flexible Range Selection

Functions that enable selecting dynamic ranges and cell references flexibly

Easy To Use With Multiple Criteria

Functions that handle multiple conditions efficiently

Versatile For Complex Analysis

MATCH

Flexible Matching

Works With INDEX

Versatile Search

Fast

DVARP

Population Calculations

Database Integration

Population Variance Calculation

Excel functions calculating population variance provide accurate statistical analysis of entire data sets

Database Compatible
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

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Complex Syntax

AVERAGEIFS

Limited Data Type Support

Functions that work with only specific data types, restricting versatility Click to see all.

Can Be Slow With Large Datasets

Functions that process large amounts of data may significantly impact spreadsheet performance Click to see all.

Limited To Numeric Values Only

Limited To Numerical Data Only

Requires Careful Range Selection

MATCH

Requires Sorted Data

Requires Exact Matches

DVARP

Highly Specialized

Complex Setup

Specific Use Case