AVERAGEIF vs SMALL
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AVERAGEIF vs SMALL

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
    Both*
    • Statistical
      Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations
  • Operation Type 🔧

    Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs
    Both*
    • Calculation
      Excel functions for performing various calculations

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For

    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    AVERAGEIF
    • Conditional Average Calculations
      AVERAGEIF is known for Conditional Average Calculations.
    SMALL
    • Finding Nth Smallest Value
      SMALL is known for Finding Nth Smallest Value.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡

    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    AVERAGEIF
    • Used over 1 billion times monthly
    SMALL
    • Commonly used in grade calculations
  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣

    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    AVERAGEIF
    • Makes statisticians feel superior with basic math
    SMALL
    • The underachiever of the statistical functions

Usage Information Comparison

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝

    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    Both*
    • Number
      Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
    SMALL
  • 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
    • 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
    Both*
    • Windows
      Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system
    • MacOS
      Excel functions optimized for MacOS users
    AVERAGEIF
    • Web Excel
      AVERAGEIF 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
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  • Required Arguments Type 📊

    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    Both*
    • Number
      Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    • Range
      Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

Evaluation Comparison

  • Pros

    Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function
    Both*
    • Easy To Understand
      Functions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn
    AVERAGEIF
    • Handles Basic Conditional Averaging
    SMALL
    • Reliable Results
  • Cons

    Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function
    AVERAGEIF
    • Limited Condition Options
    • Single Criteria Only
    SMALL
    • Array Size Limitations
    • Static Ranking
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COUNTIFS
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📈 is more versatile than SMALL
is rated higher than SMALL
IFERROR
Known for Error Handling And Prevention
📊 is easier to use than SMALL
📈 is more versatile than SMALL
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
📊 is easier to use than SMALL
📈 is more versatile than SMALL
performs better than SMALL
🛠 is more reliable than SMALL
is rated higher than SMALL
DSUM
Known for Database Sum Operations
🔢 needs fewer arguments than SMALL
📈 is more versatile than SMALL
AVERAGE
Known for Basic Statistical Calculation
📊 is easier to use than SMALL
📈 is more versatile than SMALL
performs better than SMALL
🛠 is more reliable than SMALL
is rated higher than SMALL