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SUM vs AVERAGEIF vs FLOOR
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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 typesSUMAVERAGEIFFLOOROperation 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 functionSUM- Data AnalystsSUM is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
- Business ManagersSUM is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.
AVERAGEIF- Data AnalystsAVERAGEIF is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
- Business ManagersAVERAGEIF is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.
FLOORPurpose 📝
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.
AVERAGEIF- Data AnalysisAVERAGEIF is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.
- Statistical AnalysisAVERAGEIF is used for Statistical Analysis. Excel functions designed for statistical calculations and data analysis Click to see all.
FLOOR
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionSUM- Basic Arithmetic CalculationsSUM is known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations.
AVERAGEIF- Conditional Average CalculationsAVERAGEIF is known for Conditional Average Calculations.
FLOOR- Lower RoundingFLOOR is known for Lower Rounding.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionSUM- Most commonly used function in Excel
AVERAGEIF- Used over 1 billion times monthly
FLOOR- Popular in Financial Modeling
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionSUM- Making adding numbers look complicated since 1985
AVERAGEIF- Makes statisticians feel superior with basic math
FLOOR- Keeps Numbers Grounded
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyFor all*
Technical Details Comparison
Version 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
SUM- Excel 2013SUM is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.
- Microsoft 365SUM is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform Click to see all.
- Excel OnlineSUM is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform Click to see all.
AVERAGEIFOperating System 💾
Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platformsFor all*Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlySUMAVERAGEIFFLOORRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*SUM- RangeSUM accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.
- ArraySUM accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations Click to see all.
AVERAGEIF
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionSUM- Easy To Use
- Widely Recognized
- Versatile
- Fast Calculation
AVERAGEIF- Easy To UnderstandFunctions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn Click to see all.
- Handles Basic Conditional Averaging
FLOOR- Consistent Results
- Engineering Applications
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionSUM- Limited To Numbers Only
- Cannot Handle Text
- No Text Handling
AVERAGEIF- Limited Condition Options
- Single Criteria Only
FLOOR- Limited To Downward Rounding
- Single Direction
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to SUM
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells📊 is easier to use than AVERAGEIF
📈 is more versatile than AVERAGEIF
⭐ is rated higher than AVERAGEIF
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting📈 is more versatile than AVERAGEIF
⭐ is rated higher than AVERAGEIF
COUNTIF
Known for Counting With Conditions📈 is more versatile than AVERAGEIF
AVERAGE
Known for Basic Statistical Calculation📊 is easier to use than AVERAGEIF
📈 is more versatile than AVERAGEIF
⚙ performs better than AVERAGEIF
⭐ is rated higher than AVERAGEIF
COUNTA
Known for Count Non-Empty Cells📊 is easier to use than AVERAGEIF
📈 is more versatile than AVERAGEIF
⚙ performs better than AVERAGEIF
🛠 is more reliable than AVERAGEIF
⭐ is rated higher than AVERAGEIF
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers📊 is easier to use than AVERAGEIF
📈 is more versatile than AVERAGEIF
⚙ performs better than AVERAGEIF
⭐ is rated higher than AVERAGEIF