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AGGREGATE vs DVAR vs DGET
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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 typesAGGREGATEDVAR- StatisticalDVAR belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations
DGETOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsAGGREGATE- CalculationAGGREGATE performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
DVAR- CalculationDVAR performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
DGET- RetrievalDGET performs Retrieval operations. Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFor all*AGGREGATEDVAR
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionAGGREGATE- Advanced Calculations With OptionsAGGREGATE is known for Advanced Calculations With Options.
DVAR- Database VarianceDVAR is known for Database Variance.
DGET- Single Value RetrievalDGET is known for Single Value Retrieval.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionAGGREGATE- Combines multiple function capabilities
DVAR- Statisticians favorite database function
DGET- Was intended to compete with Access functions
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionAGGREGATE- The Swiss Army knife of Excel functions that nobody uses
DVAR- Makes variance feel important
DGET- The needle in the haystack finder
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyFor all*
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersFor all*- NumberExcel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
- ArrayExcel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data
DVAR- RangeDVAR accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets
DGET- RangeDGET accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets
Version Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.For all*- Excel 2019Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
AGGREGATE- Excel 2016AGGREGATE is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
DVAR- Excel 97DVAR is compatible with Excel 97 Excel functions that work in the classic Excel 97 version
DGET- Excel 97DGET is compatible with Excel 97 Excel functions that work in the classic Excel 97 version
Operating 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
Required 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*- RangeExcel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
AGGREGATE- NumberAGGREGATE accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
DVAR- TextDVAR accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
- CriteriaDVAR accepts Criteria as input types Excel functions that use specific criteria for filtering and conditional operations
DGET- TextDGET accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
- CriteriaDGET accepts Criteria as input types Excel functions that use specific criteria for filtering and conditional operations
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionAGGREGATE- Versatile Calculation Options
- Ignores ErrorsExcel functions that skip over errors maintain formula continuity without breaking calculations
DVAR- Statistical Precision
- Database Integration
- Accurate Statistical Analysis
- Database Compatible
DGET- Precise Data ExtractionExcel functions for precise data extraction enable accurate retrieval of specific information
- Criteria Filtering
- Precise Single Value Extraction
- Reliable
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionAGGREGATE- Complex Parameter RequirementsFunctions that need detailed parameter setup for operation, requiring specific input formats Click to see all.
- Steep Learning CurveFunctions that require significant time and effort to master Click to see all.
DVAR- Limited AudienceFunctions designed for particular user groups, reducing general usability Click to see all.
- Complex Syntax
- Complex For Beginners
- Limited Use Cases
DGET- Single Result OnlyFunctions that can only return one result even when multiple matches exist Click to see all.
- Complex Setup
- Returns Error If Multiple Matches
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to AGGREGATE
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
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is easier to use than AGGREGATE
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is rated higher than AGGREGATE
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum
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is easier to use than AGGREGATE
INDEX_MATCH
Known for Two-Way Lookup Power
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is easier to use than AGGREGATE
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performs better than AGGREGATE
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is more reliable than AGGREGATE
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is rated higher than AGGREGATE
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting
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is easier to use than AGGREGATE
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
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is easier to use than AGGREGATE
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is more reliable than AGGREGATE
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is rated higher than AGGREGATE
SUMIF
Known for Conditional Sum Calculations
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is easier to use than AGGREGATE
AVERAGEIF
Known for Conditional Average Calculations
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is easier to use than AGGREGATE
MAXIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Max
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is easier to use than AGGREGATE