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AVERAGE vs COUNTIFS vs SMALL

Basic Classification Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For

    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    AVERAGE
    • Basic Statistical Calculation
      AVERAGE is known for Basic Statistical Calculation.
    COUNTIFS
    • Multiple Criteria Counting
      COUNTIFS is known for Multiple Criteria Counting.
    SMALL
    • Finding Nth Smallest Value
      SMALL is known for Finding Nth Smallest Value.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡

    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    AVERAGE
    • Most basic statistical function
    COUNTIFS
    • Enhanced version of COUNTIF
    SMALL
    • Commonly used in grade calculations
  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣

    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    AVERAGE
    • Making averages average since Excel began
    COUNTIFS
    • The function that makes counting feel like detective work
    SMALL
    • The underachiever of the statistical functions

Technical Details Comparison

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to AVERAGE
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum
🔢 needs fewer arguments than COUNTIFS
SUMIF
Known for Conditional Sum Calculations
📊 is easier to use than COUNTIFS
AVERAGEIF
Known for Conditional Average Calculations
📊 is easier to use than COUNTIFS
performs better than COUNTIFS
🛠 is more reliable than COUNTIFS
LARGE
Known for Finding Nth Largest Value
📊 is easier to use than COUNTIFS
MAXIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Max
🔢 needs fewer arguments than COUNTIFS
COUNTA
Known for Count Non-Empty Cells
📊 is easier to use than COUNTIFS
performs better than COUNTIFS
🛠 is more reliable than COUNTIFS
is rated higher than COUNTIFS
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
📊 is easier to use than COUNTIFS
performs better than COUNTIFS
🛠 is more reliable than COUNTIFS
is rated higher than COUNTIFS
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
📊 is easier to use than COUNTIFS
performs better than COUNTIFS
🛠 is more reliable than COUNTIFS
is rated higher than COUNTIFS
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