AVERAGEIF Excel Function
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AVERAGEIF

Known for Conditional Average Calculations

Basic Classification

  • Function Category 📊

    Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function types
    • Statistical
      AVERAGEIF 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
    • Calculation
      AVERAGEIF performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations

    Facts

    • Interesting Fact 💡

      Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
      • Used over 1 billion times monthly
    • Sarcastic Fact 🤣

      Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
      • Makes statisticians feel superior with basic math

    Usage Information

    Technical Details

    • Input Data Type 📝

      Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
      • Number
        AVERAGEIF accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
    • Version Compatibility 💻

      Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.
      • Excel 2019
        AVERAGEIF is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
      • Excel 2016
        AVERAGEIF is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
      • Excel 2013
        AVERAGEIF 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
      • Windows
        AVERAGEIF runs on Windows Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system
      • MacOS
        AVERAGEIF runs on MacOS Excel functions optimized for MacOS users
      • 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
    • Required Arguments Type 📊

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

    Evaluation

    • Pros

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

      Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function
      • Limited Condition Options
      • Single Criteria Only
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