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AVERAGEIF vs SMALL vs DSTDEV

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Basic Classification Comparison
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
History Comparison
Facts Comparison

Usage Information Comparison
Technical Details Comparison
Evaluation Comparison
Ratings Comparison

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

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Statistical

Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations
Operation Type 🔧

Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs

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Calculation

Excel functions for performing various calculations

Usage Context Comparison

For whom 👥

Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel function

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Data Analysts

Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation

AVERAGEIF

Business Managers

AVERAGEIF is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.

SMALL

Statisticians

SMALL is designed for Statisticians. Excel functions designed for statistical analysis and probability calculations Click to see all.

DSTDEV

Statisticians

DSTDEV is designed for Statisticians. Excel functions designed for statistical analysis and probability calculations Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

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Statistical Analysis

Excel functions designed for statistical calculations and data analysis

AVERAGEIF

Data Analysis

AVERAGEIF is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.

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.

DSTDEV

Database Standard Deviation

DSTDEV is known for Database Standard Deviation.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

AVERAGEIF

Excel 2007

AVERAGEIF was created in Excel 2007. Functions first introduced in Excel 2007 release Click to see all.

SMALL

Excel 97

SMALL was created in Excel 97. Functions first available in Excel 97 version Click to see all.

DSTDEV

Excel 95

DSTDEV was created in Excel 95. Functions that came with Excel 95 release Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

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Microsoft Excel Team

Functions officially created by the Microsoft Excel development team

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

DSTDEV

Most used in quality control
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

DSTDEV

The deviation detective

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively

AVERAGEIF

Simple

AVERAGEIF has a Simple complexity level. Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks Click to see all.

SMALL

Simple

SMALL has a Simple complexity level. Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks Click to see all.

DSTDEV

Advanced

DSTDEV has a Advanced complexity level. Complex Excel functions for sophisticated calculations and operations Click to see all.

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

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Number

Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations

SMALL

Array

SMALL accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.

DSTDEV

Array

DSTDEV accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.

Range

DSTDEV accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets Click to see all.
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

AVERAGEIF

Excel 2016

AVERAGEIF is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version Click to see all.

Excel 2013

AVERAGEIF is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.

SMALL

Excel 2016

SMALL is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version Click to see all.

Excel 2013

SMALL is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.

DSTDEV

Excel 97

DSTDEV is compatible with Excel 97 Excel functions that work in the classic Excel 97 version Click to see all.
Operating System 💾

Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms

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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 Click to see all.
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

AVERAGEIF

2

AVERAGEIF needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

SMALL

2

SMALL needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

DSTDEV

3

DSTDEV needs 3 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

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Range

Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

AVERAGEIF

Number

AVERAGEIF accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.

SMALL

Number

SMALL accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.

DSTDEV

Text

DSTDEV accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing Click to see all.

Criteria

DSTDEV accepts Criteria as input types Excel functions that use specific criteria for filtering and conditional operations Click to see all.

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

AVERAGEIF

Easy To Understand

Functions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn Click to see all.

Handles Basic Conditional Averaging

SMALL

Easy To Understand

Functions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn Click to see all.

Reliable Results

DSTDEV

Statistical Accuracy

Excel functions with high statistical accuracy ensure precise mathematical and analytical results Click to see all.

Database Filtering

Functions that filter and sort database-like data structures Click to see all.

Accurate Statistical Measure

Functions that provide accurate statistical calculations and metrics Click to see all.

Database Friendly
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

AVERAGEIF

Limited Condition Options

Single Criteria Only

SMALL

Array Size Limitations

Static Ranking

DSTDEV

Complex Implementation

Limited Use Cases

Limited Application

Complex Setup

Ratings Comparison

Ease of Use Score 📊

User-rated score for function's ease of use

AVERAGEIF

8.5

User-rated score for function's ease of use (25%) Having high ease of use score means the function is more intuitive and user-friendly. Click to see all.

SMALL

8.5

User-rated score for function's ease of use (25%) Having high ease of use score means the function is more intuitive and user-friendly. Click to see all.

DSTDEV

5.5

User-rated score for function's ease of use (25%) Having high ease of use score means the function is more intuitive and user-friendly. Click to see all.
Versatility Score 📈

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios

AVERAGEIF

7

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios (25%) Functions with higher versatility scores can be used in more diverse scenarios and applications. Click to see all.

SMALL

7

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios (25%) Functions with higher versatility scores can be used in more diverse scenarios and applications. Click to see all.

DSTDEV

6.5

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios (25%) Functions with higher versatility scores can be used in more diverse scenarios and applications. Click to see all.
Performance Score ⚙

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency

AVERAGEIF

9

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency (25%) Functions with higher performance scores execute faster and use system resources more efficiently. Click to see all.

SMALL

8.5

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency (25%) Functions with higher performance scores execute faster and use system resources more efficiently. Click to see all.

DSTDEV

8.8

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency (25%) Functions with higher performance scores execute faster and use system resources more efficiently. Click to see all.
Reliability Score 🛠

Rating for function's consistency and error handling

AVERAGEIF

9.5

Rating for function's consistency and error handling (25%) Functions with higher reliability scores produce more consistent results and handle edge cases better. Click to see all.

SMALL

9

Rating for function's consistency and error handling (25%) Functions with higher reliability scores produce more consistent results and handle edge cases better. Click to see all.

DSTDEV

9

Rating for function's consistency and error handling (25%) Functions with higher reliability scores produce more consistent results and handle edge cases better. Click to see all.
Score ⭐

Overall rating combining all scoring attributes

AVERAGEIF

8.5

The overall score for AVERAGEIF is 8.5. Click to see all.

SMALL

8.3

The overall score for SMALL is 8.3. Click to see all.

DSTDEV

7.5

The overall score for DSTDEV is 7.5. Click to see all.

Alternatives to AVERAGEIF

Known for Text Search And Position Finding

Known for Counting Numeric Cells

📊 is easier to use than AVERAGEIF

📈 is more versatile than AVERAGEIF

⭐ is rated higher than AVERAGEIF

Known for Finding Nth Largest Value

Known for Multiple Criteria Counting

📈 is more versatile than AVERAGEIF

⭐ is rated higher than AVERAGEIF

Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations

📊 is easier to use than AVERAGEIF

📈 is more versatile than AVERAGEIF

🛠 is more reliable than AVERAGEIF

⭐ is rated higher than AVERAGEIF

Known for Counting With Conditions

📈 is more versatile than AVERAGEIF

Known for Upper Rounding

Known for Lower Rounding

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

Known for Conditional Statements

🔢 needs fewer arguments than AVERAGEIF

📈 is more versatile than AVERAGEIF

⭐ is rated higher than AVERAGEIF