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AVERAGEIFS vs DVAR vs DGET
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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 typesAVERAGEIFS- StatisticalAVERAGEIFS belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations
DVAR- StatisticalDVAR belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations
DGETOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsAVERAGEIFS- CalculationAVERAGEIFS performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
DVAR- CalculationDVAR performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
DGET- RetrievalDGET performs Retrieval operations. Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFor all*AVERAGEIFSDVARPurpose 📝
Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel functionAVERAGEIFS- Data AnalysisAVERAGEIFS is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.
- Statistical AnalysisAVERAGEIFS is used for Statistical Analysis. Excel functions designed for statistical calculations and data analysis Click to see all.
DVARDGET
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionAVERAGEIFS- Multiple Criteria Based AverageAVERAGEIFS is known for Multiple Criteria Based Average.
DVAR- Database VarianceDVAR is known for Database Variance.
DGET- Single Value RetrievalDGET is known for Single Value Retrieval.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionAVERAGEIFS- Can Handle Up To 127 Criteria Pairs
DVAR- Statisticians favorite database function
DGET- Was intended to compete with Access functions
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionAVERAGEIFS- Makes Simple Averages Feel Inadequate
DVAR- Makes variance feel important
DGET- The needle in the haystack finder
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyAVERAGEIFSDVARDGET
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
- ArrayExcel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data
- RangeExcel 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 2007AVERAGEIFS is compatible with Excel 2007 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2007 version
DVAR- Excel 2019DVAR is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Excel 97DVAR is compatible with Excel 97 Excel functions that work in the classic Excel 97 version
DGET- Excel 2019DGET is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Excel 97DGET 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 platformsFor all*- WindowsExcel functions optimized for Windows operating system
- MacOSExcel functions optimized for MacOS users
AVERAGEIFS- Web ExcelAVERAGEIFS runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
- Excel OnlineAVERAGEIFS runs on Excel Online Excel functions available in the online version of Excel
Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyAVERAGEIFSDVARDGETRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*- RangeExcel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
AVERAGEIFS- NumberAVERAGEIFS accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
- ArrayAVERAGEIFS accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
DVAR- TextDVAR accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
- CriteriaDVAR accepts Criteria as input types Excel functions that use specific criteria for filtering and conditional operations
DGET- TextDGET accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
- CriteriaDGET 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 functionAVERAGEIFS- Flexible Criteria Selection
- Multiple Condition Support
- Easy To UnderstandFunctions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn
- Multiple Conditions SupportExcel functions handling multiple conditions enable complex logical operations and flexible data filtering
- Flexible Range SelectionFunctions that enable selecting dynamic ranges and cell references flexibly
- Easy To Use With Multiple CriteriaFunctions that handle multiple conditions efficiently
- Versatile For Complex Analysis
DVAR- Statistical Precision
- Database Integration
- Accurate Statistical Analysis
- Database Compatible
DGET- Precise Data ExtractionExcel functions for precise data extraction enable accurate retrieval of specific information
- Criteria Filtering
- Precise Single Value Extraction
- Reliable
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionAVERAGEIFS- Complex Syntax
- Limited Data Type SupportFunctions that work with only specific data types, restricting versatility Click to see all.
- Can Be Slow With Large DatasetsFunctions 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
DVAR- Limited AudienceFunctions designed for particular user groups, reducing general usability Click to see all.
- Complex Syntax
- Complex For Beginners
- Limited Use Cases
DGET- Single Result OnlyFunctions that can only return one result even when multiple matches exist Click to see all.
- Complex Setup
- Returns Error If Multiple Matches
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to AVERAGEIFS
DSTDEV
Known for Database Standard Deviation
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is easier to use than DVAR
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is rated higher than DVAR
DMIN
Known for Database Min Value
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is easier to use than DVAR
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is rated higher than DVAR
DMAX
Known for Database Max Value
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is easier to use than DVAR
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is rated higher than DVAR
DCOUNT
Known for Database Operations
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is easier to use than DVAR
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is more versatile than DVAR
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is rated higher than DVAR
SMALL
Known for Finding Nth Smallest Value
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is easier to use than DVAR
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is more versatile than DVAR
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is rated higher than DVAR
KURT
Known for Measuring Data Peakedness
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is easier to use than DVAR
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performs better than DVAR
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is more reliable than DVAR
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is rated higher than DVAR
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting
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is easier to use than DVAR
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is more versatile than DVAR
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is rated higher than DVAR
LARGE
Known for Finding Nth Largest Value
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is easier to use than DVAR
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is more versatile than DVAR
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is rated higher than DVAR
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum
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is easier to use than DVAR
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is more versatile than DVAR
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is rated higher than DVAR