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SUM vs MODE vs AVERAGEIFS
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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 typesSUMMODE- StatisticalMODE belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations
AVERAGEIFS- StatisticalAVERAGEIFS 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 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*SUMMODEAVERAGEIFSPurpose 📝
Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel functionSUM- Data AnalysisSUM is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.
- Data AggregationSUM is used for Data Aggregation. Functions for combining and summarizing data Click to see all.
MODEAVERAGEIFS
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionSUM- Basic Arithmetic CalculationsSUM is known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations.
MODE- Finding Most Frequent ValueMODE is known for Finding Most Frequent Value.
AVERAGEIFS- Multiple Criteria Based AverageAVERAGEIFS is known for Multiple Criteria Based Average.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionSUM- Most commonly used function in Excel
MODE- One of the original statistical functions
AVERAGEIFS- Can Handle Up To 127 Criteria Pairs
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionSUM- Making adding numbers look complicated since 1985
MODE- Finds the popularity contest winner in your data
AVERAGEIFS- Makes Simple Averages Feel Inadequate
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelySUMMODEAVERAGEIFS
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
MODEAVERAGEIFS- ArrayAVERAGEIFS accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.
- RangeAVERAGEIFS 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.SUM- Excel 2019SUM is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Excel 2016SUM is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
- Excel 2013SUM is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
- Microsoft 365SUM is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
- Excel OnlineSUM is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform
MODE- Excel 2019MODE is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Excel 2016MODE is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
- Excel 2013MODE is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
AVERAGEIFS- Excel 2007AVERAGEIFS is compatible with Excel 2007 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2007 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
- Web ExcelExcel functions available in web-based versions
AVERAGEIFS- 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 properlySUMMODEAVERAGEIFSRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*- NumberExcel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
- ArrayExcel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
SUM- RangeSUM accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
AVERAGEIFS- RangeAVERAGEIFS accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionSUM- Easy To Use
- Widely Recognized
- Versatile
- Fast Calculation
MODE- Easy Statistical Analysis
- Quick Results
- Reliable
AVERAGEIFS- 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
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionSUM- Limited To Numbers Only
- Cannot Handle Text
- No Text Handling
MODE- Only Works With Numbers
- Limited To Single Mode
AVERAGEIFS- 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
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to SUM
COUNTA
Known for Count Non-Empty Cells
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performs better than SUM
AVERAGE
Known for Basic Statistical Calculation
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performs better than SUM
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum
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needs fewer arguments than SUM
MAX
Known for Finding Highest Value
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performs better than SUM
MIN
Known for Finding Lowest Value
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performs better than SUM
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers
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needs fewer arguments than SUM
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performs better than SUM
IF
Known for Conditional Statements
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needs fewer arguments than SUM
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is more versatile than SUM