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AVERAGE 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 typesBoth*Operation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsBoth*
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionBoth*AVERAGESMALL
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionAVERAGE- Basic Statistical CalculationAVERAGE is known for Basic Statistical Calculation.
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
SMALL- Commonly used in grade calculations
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionAVERAGE- Making averages average since Excel began
SMALL- The underachiever of the statistical functions
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyBoth*
Technical Details Comparison
Version Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.Both*- 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 platformsBoth*- WindowsExcel functions optimized for Windows operating system
- MacOSExcel functions optimized for MacOS users
AVERAGERequired Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyAVERAGESMALLRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionBoth*- NumberExcel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
- RangeExcel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
AVERAGE
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionAVERAGE- Simple To Use
- Common Function
- Universal
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
SMALL- Array Size Limitations
- Static Ranking
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to AVERAGE
AVERAGEIF
Known for Conditional Average Calculations⚙ performs better than SMALL
🛠 is more reliable than SMALL
⭐ is rated higher than SMALL
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting📈 is more versatile than SMALL
⭐ is rated higher than SMALL
IFERROR
Known for Error Handling And Prevention📊 is easier to use than SMALL
📈 is more versatile than SMALL
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells📊 is easier to use than SMALL
📈 is more versatile than SMALL
⚙ performs better than SMALL
🛠 is more reliable than SMALL
⭐ is rated higher than SMALL
AVERAGEIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Based Average📈 is more versatile than SMALL
DSUM
Known for Database Sum Operations🔢 needs fewer arguments than SMALL
📈 is more versatile than SMALL