📊 Curso Google Sheets ✅ Funciones lógicas, función SI, IFS, SWITCH

Functions in Google Sheets: Logical Functions

Introduction to Logical Functions

• The video continues the Google Sheets course, focusing on logical functions.

• A new sheet titled "funciones lógicas" is created for demonstration, containing data including numbers and email addresses.

Overview of Logical Value Functions

• Two tables are presented: one with functions returning logical values (true or false), and another highlighting three interesting logical functions.

Exploring the SPAR Function

• The SPAR function checks if a number is even (returns true) or odd (returns false).

• Demonstration of using SPAR with cell references; changing values updates results automatically.

• Another example shows how SPAR works with different numbers, illustrating its dynamic nature.

Validating Email Addresses with ISBLANK Function

• The ISBLANK function checks if a specific cell contains a valid email address.

• Manual input of an email address into the function returns true for valid emails and false for invalid ones.

Visualizing Logical Values

• Cells containing logical values can be represented visually using checkboxes instead of text (true/false).

• Checkbox states update automatically based on underlying formula changes, demonstrating interactivity in data representation.

Using IF Function in Google Sheets

Structure and Purpose of IF Function

• The IF function evaluates conditions to assign different values based on whether the condition is met.

Creating Logical Expressions

• An example illustrates creating a logical expression to check if a value in cell A2 is greater than 5.

Defining Outcomes Based on Conditions

• Users learn to specify outcomes for both true and false conditions within the IF function, using string outputs as examples.

Dynamic Updates Based on Input Changes

Understanding Conditional Functions in Excel

Introduction to Conditional Logic

• The discussion begins with the concept of using conditional functions in Excel, specifically focusing on determining if a number is even or odd.

• The method involves using the MOD function (referred to as "residuo") which takes two parameters: the dividend and divisor. Here, it checks if a number divided by 2 has a remainder of 0 (even) or 1 (odd).

Implementing Conditions

• A logical expression is established where if the result of the division is equal to 0, it indicates that the number is even; otherwise, it's odd.

• An example illustrates this logic: entering different numbers into a cell shows whether they are even or odd based on their remainders.

Advanced Conditional Functions

• Transitioning to more complex conditions, the IFS function allows for multiple conditions to be evaluated sequentially.

• The structure of IFS includes pairs of conditions and corresponding values. It evaluates each condition until one is met and returns its associated value.

Practical Application of IFS Function

• An example demonstrates how to set up an IFS function that provides messages based on numerical thresholds (greater than 5, 10, and 20).

• Emphasis is placed on the order of conditions; incorrect ordering can lead to misleading outputs since only the first true condition's value will be returned.

Troubleshooting Condition Order

• A demonstration reveals that when conditions are not ordered correctly, unexpected results occur. For instance, entering various numbers yields consistent responses due to prioritization issues in condition evaluation.

• To correct this, higher-value conditions should precede lower ones in order for accurate evaluations. This ensures that only relevant messages are displayed based on input values.

Understanding Conditional Functions in Programming

Importance of Condition Order

• The order of conditions is crucial; for example, entering 15 results in "greater than 10," while entering 6 gives "greater than 5." If a number less than 5 is inputted, it states that no condition is met.

Introduction to the Switch Function

• The switch function evaluates an expression and generates cases based on its result. It operates similarly to previous functions but has unique characteristics.

• An example illustrates how the switch function checks the value in cell A1. If A1 contains zero, it outputs "zero" in the current cell; if it contains one, it outputs "one."

Structure of the Switch Function

• The structure consists of an initial expression followed by alternating cases and their corresponding values. This pattern continues with each case linked to specific outcomes.

Example: Even or Odd Determination

• To determine if a number is even or odd using the switch function, divide the content of cell A2 by two and check the remainder.

• If the remainder equals zero, output "even"; if one, output "odd." This method can be adapted for operations yielding multiple distinct results.

Comparison with Previous Functions