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AVERAGE vs COUNTIFS vs SMALL
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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 typesFor all*Operation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsFor all*
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFor all*AVERAGECOUNTIFS- Business ManagersCOUNTIFS is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.
- AnalystsCOUNTIFS is designed for Analysts. Excel functions essential for data analysis and reporting Click to see all.
SMALL
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionAVERAGE- Basic Statistical CalculationAVERAGE is known for Basic Statistical Calculation.
COUNTIFS- Multiple Criteria CountingCOUNTIFS is known for Multiple Criteria Counting.
SMALL- Finding Nth Smallest ValueSMALL is known for Finding Nth Smallest Value.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionAVERAGE- Most basic statistical function
COUNTIFS- Enhanced version of COUNTIF
SMALL- Commonly used in grade calculations
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionAVERAGE- Making averages average since Excel began
COUNTIFS- The function that makes counting feel like detective work
SMALL- The underachiever of the statistical functions
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyAVERAGECOUNTIFSSMALL
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersFor all*COUNTIFS- ArrayCOUNTIFS accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.
- RangeCOUNTIFS accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets Click to see all.
SMALLVersion Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.For all*- Excel 2019Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Excel 2016Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
- Excel 2013Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
AVERAGEOperating 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
AVERAGECOUNTIFSRequired Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyAVERAGECOUNTIFSSMALLRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*- NumberExcel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
- RangeExcel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
AVERAGECOUNTIFS
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionAVERAGE- Simple To Use
- Common Function
- Universal
COUNTIFS- Flexible Criteria Options
- Multiple Conditions
- Easy To Use
- Handles Multiple Criteria
- Flexible
SMALLCons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionAVERAGE- Ignores Text
- Includes Zero ValuesFunctions that consider zero values in calculations, impacting statistical results Click to see all.
- Numbers Only
- No Weights
COUNTIFS- Complex Syntax For Multiple Criteria
- Performance Issues With Large Datasets
- Limited To Equal Conditions Only
- Case SensitiveFunctions where text matching is affected by letter case can cause unexpected results Click to see all.
SMALL- Array Size Limitations
- Static Ranking
Ratings Comparison
Versatility Score 📈
Rating for function's adaptability to different scenariosAVERAGECOUNTIFSSMALL
Alternatives to AVERAGE
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells📊 is easier to use than AVERAGE
COUNTIF
Known for Counting With Conditions🔢 needs fewer arguments than AVERAGE
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations📊 is easier to use than AVERAGE
📈 is more versatile than AVERAGE
🛠 is more reliable than AVERAGE
⭐ is rated higher than AVERAGE
COUNTA
Known for Count Non-Empty Cells📊 is easier to use than AVERAGE
📈 is more versatile than AVERAGE
🛠 is more reliable than AVERAGE
⭐ is rated higher than AVERAGE
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers🔢 needs fewer arguments than AVERAGE
📊 is easier to use than AVERAGE
📈 is more versatile than AVERAGE
⭐ is rated higher than AVERAGE
AVERAGEIF
Known for Conditional Average Calculations🔢 needs fewer arguments than AVERAGE