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FREQUENCY vs SMALL vs AVERAGEIFS
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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 functionFREQUENCY- ScientistsFREQUENCY is designed for Scientists. Excel functions used in scientific calculations and research Click to see all.
- StatisticiansFREQUENCY is designed for Statisticians. Excel functions designed for statistical analysis and probability calculations Click to see all.
SMALL- Data AnalystsSMALL is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
- StatisticiansSMALL is designed for Statisticians. Excel functions designed for statistical analysis and probability calculations Click to see all.
AVERAGEIFS- Data AnalystsAVERAGEIFS is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
- Financial ProfessionalsAVERAGEIFS is designed for Financial Professionals. Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning Click to see all.
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionFREQUENCY- Distribution AnalysisFREQUENCY is known for Distribution Analysis.
SMALL- Finding Nth Smallest ValueSMALL is known for Finding Nth Smallest Value.
AVERAGEIFS- Multiple Criteria Based AverageAVERAGEIFS is known for Multiple Criteria Based Average.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionFREQUENCY- Essential for histogram creation
SMALL- Commonly used in grade calculations
AVERAGEIFS- Can Handle Up To 127 Criteria Pairs
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionFREQUENCY- The function statisticians dream about
SMALL- The underachiever of the statistical functions
AVERAGEIFS- Makes Simple Averages Feel Inadequate
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyFREQUENCYSMALLAVERAGEIFS
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersFor all*SMALLAVERAGEIFSVersion Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.FREQUENCY- Excel 2019FREQUENCY is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2016FREQUENCY is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version Click to see all.
SMALL- Excel 2019SMALL is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2016SMALL is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2013SMALL is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.
AVERAGEIFSOperating 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
AVERAGEIFSRequired Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyFor all*Required Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*FREQUENCYSMALLAVERAGEIFS
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionFREQUENCY- Powerful Statistical Analysis
- Array Output
SMALL- Easy To UnderstandFunctions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn Click to see all.
- Reliable Results
AVERAGEIFS- Flexible Criteria Selection
- Multiple Condition Support
- Easy To UnderstandFunctions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn Click to see all.
- Multiple Conditions SupportExcel functions handling multiple conditions enable complex logical operations and flexible data filtering Click to see all.
- Flexible Range SelectionFunctions that enable selecting dynamic ranges and cell references flexibly Click to see all.
- Easy To Use With Multiple CriteriaFunctions that handle multiple conditions efficiently Click to see all.
- Versatile For Complex Analysis
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionFREQUENCY- Must Be Entered As Array Formula
- Complex Usage
SMALL- Array Size Limitations
- Static Ranking
AVERAGEIFS- Complex Syntax
- Limited Data Type SupportFunctions that work with only specific data types, restricting versatility Click to see all.
- Can Be Slow With Large DatasetsFunctions that process large amounts of data may significantly impact spreadsheet performance Click to see all.
- Limited To Numeric Values Only
- Limited To Numerical Data Only
- Requires Careful Range Selection
Ratings Comparison
Versatility Score 📈
Rating for function's adaptability to different scenariosFREQUENCYSMALLAVERAGEIFS
Alternatives to FREQUENCY
FORECAST
Known for Linear Trend Prediction🔢 needs fewer arguments than FREQUENCY
AGGREGATE
Known for Advanced Calculations With Options🔢 needs fewer arguments than FREQUENCY
📈 is more versatile than FREQUENCY
⭐ is rated higher than FREQUENCY
AVERAGEIF
Known for Conditional Average Calculations📊 is easier to use than FREQUENCY
FILTER
Known for Advanced Filtering📊 is easier to use than FREQUENCY
📈 is more versatile than FREQUENCY
⭐ is rated higher than FREQUENCY
LARGE
Known for Finding Nth Largest Value📊 is easier to use than FREQUENCY
MODE
Known for Finding Most Frequent Value📊 is easier to use than FREQUENCY
CEILING
Known for Upper Rounding📊 is easier to use than FREQUENCY
TRANSPOSE
Known for Converting Row Data To Columns📊 is easier to use than FREQUENCY
⭐ is rated higher than FREQUENCY
PRODUCT
Known for Multiplying Numbers Together📊 is easier to use than FREQUENCY