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RANDBETWEEN vs RAND vs SUMIF

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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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Mathematical

Excel functions for performing mathematical calculations
Operation Type 🔧

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

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Calculation

Excel functions for performing various calculations

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

RANDBETWEEN

Students

RANDBETWEEN is designed for Students. Excel functions helpful for academic work and learning Click to see all.

RAND

Scientists

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

SUMIF

Financial Professionals

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

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

RANDBETWEEN

Mathematical Operations

RANDBETWEEN is used for Mathematical Operations. Excel functions that perform various mathematical calculations and operations Click to see all.

RAND

Mathematical Operations

RAND is used for Mathematical Operations. Excel functions that perform various mathematical calculations and operations Click to see all.

SUMIF

Data Analysis

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

Conditional Logic

SUMIF is used for Conditional Logic. Functions used for conditional calculations and logic operations Click to see all.

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

RANDBETWEEN

Random Integer Generation

RANDBETWEEN is known for Random Integer Generation.

RAND

Generate Random Numbers

RAND is known for Generate Random Numbers.

SUMIF

Conditional Sum Calculations

SUMIF is known for Conditional Sum Calculations.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

RANDBETWEEN

Excel 2003

RANDBETWEEN was created in Excel 2003. Functions initially released in Excel 2003 version Click to see all.

RAND

Excel 2.0

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

SUMIF

Excel 95

SUMIF 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

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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

RANDBETWEEN

Used in Monte Carlo Simulations

RAND

Uses Wichmann-Hill algorithm from 1982

SUMIF

Originally created for financial reporting
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

RANDBETWEEN

Creates Digital Dice Rolls

RAND

The Las Vegas of Excel 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 effectively

RANDBETWEEN

Simple

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

RAND

Simple

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

SUMIF

Intermediate

SUMIF has a Intermediate complexity level. Excel functions with moderate complexity for various 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

SUMIF

Array

SUMIF accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data 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

RAND

Excel 2013

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

SUMIF

Excel 2013

SUMIF is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel 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 platforms

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Windows

Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system

MacOS

Excel functions optimized for MacOS users

RANDBETWEEN

Web Excel

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

RAND

Web Excel

RAND 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

RANDBETWEEN

2

RANDBETWEEN needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

RAND

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SUMIF

2

SUMIF 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

SUMIF

Range

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