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DMAX vs DSTDEV vs DVARP

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Basic Classification Comparison
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
History Comparison
Facts Comparison

Usage Information Comparison
Technical Details Comparison
Evaluation Comparison
Ratings Comparison

Basic Classification Comparison

Function Category 📊

Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function types

DMAX

Database

DMAX belongs to the Database category. Excel functions for managing and analyzing database-like data Click to see all.

DSTDEV

Statistical

DSTDEV belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations

DVARP

Statistical

DVARP belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations
Operation Type 🔧

Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs

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Calculation

Excel functions for performing various calculations

Usage Context Comparison

For whom 👥

Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel function

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Data Analysts

Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation

DSTDEV

Statisticians

DSTDEV is designed for Statisticians. Excel functions designed for statistical analysis and probability calculations Click to see all.

DVARP

Statisticians

DVARP is designed for Statisticians. Excel functions designed for statistical analysis and probability calculations Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

DMAX

Data Analysis

DMAX is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.

DSTDEV

Statistical Analysis

DSTDEV is used for Statistical Analysis. Excel functions designed for statistical calculations and data analysis Click to see all.

DVARP

Statistical Analysis

DVARP is used for Statistical Analysis. Excel functions designed for statistical calculations and data analysis Click to see all.

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

DMAX

Database Max Value

DMAX is known for Database Max Value.

DSTDEV

Database Standard Deviation

DSTDEV is known for Database Standard Deviation.

DVARP

Population Variance

DVARP is known for Population Variance.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

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Excel 95

Functions that came with Excel 95 release
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

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Microsoft Excel Team

Functions officially created by the Microsoft Excel development team

Facts Comparison

Interesting Fact 💡

Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function

DMAX

Originally part of Lotus 1-2-3 compatibility

DSTDEV

Most used in quality control

DVARP

Popular in academic research
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

DMAX

The maximalist's pride and joy

DSTDEV

The deviation detective

DVARP

The statistician's secret weapon

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively

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Advanced

Complex Excel functions for sophisticated calculations and operations

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

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Number

Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations

Array

Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data

Range

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.

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Excel 2019

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version

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 platforms

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Windows

Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system

MacOS

Excel functions optimized for MacOS users
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

For all*

3
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

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Range

Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

Text

Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing

Criteria

Excel functions that use specific criteria for filtering and conditional operations

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

DMAX

Efficient With Large Datasets

Reliable Results

Excellent For Database Analysis

Flexible Criteria

DSTDEV

Statistical Accuracy

Excel functions with high statistical accuracy ensure precise mathematical and analytical results

Database Filtering

Functions that filter and sort database-like data structures

Accurate Statistical Measure

Functions that provide accurate statistical calculations and metrics

Database Friendly

DVARP

Population Calculations

Database Integration

Population Variance Calculation

Excel functions calculating population variance provide accurate statistical analysis of entire data sets

Database Compatible
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

DMAX

Complex Syntax

Database Structure Dependent

Limited To Database Ranges

Functions that only work with database-style ranges, limiting data structure options Click to see all.

DSTDEV

Complex Implementation

Limited Use Cases

Limited Application

Complex Setup

DVARP

Highly Specialized

Complex Setup

Specific Use Case

Complex Syntax

Ratings Comparison

Ease of Use Score 📊

User-rated score for function's ease of use

DMAX

6

User-rated score for function's ease of use (25%) Having high ease of use score means the function is more intuitive and user-friendly. Click to see all.

DSTDEV

5.5

User-rated score for function's ease of use (25%) Having high ease of use score means the function is more intuitive and user-friendly. Click to see all.

DVARP

5

User-rated score for function's ease of use (25%) Having high ease of use score means the function is more intuitive and user-friendly. Click to see all.
Versatility Score 📈

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios

DMAX

6.5

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios (25%) Functions with higher versatility scores can be used in more diverse scenarios and applications. Click to see all.

DSTDEV

6.5

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios (25%) Functions with higher versatility scores can be used in more diverse scenarios and applications. Click to see all.

DVARP

6

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios (25%) Functions with higher versatility scores can be used in more diverse scenarios and applications. Click to see all.
Performance Score ⚙

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency

For all*

8.8
Reliability Score 🛠

Rating for function's consistency and error handling

For all*

9
Score ⭐

Overall rating combining all scoring attributes

DMAX

7.6

The overall score for DMAX is 7.6. Click to see all.

DSTDEV

7.5

The overall score for DSTDEV is 7.5. Click to see all.

DVARP

7.2

The overall score for DVARP is 7.2. Click to see all.

Alternatives to DMAX

Known for Database Min Value

Known for Database Operations

📊 is easier to use than DMAX

📈 is more versatile than DMAX

⭐ is rated higher than DMAX

Known for Database Variance

Known for Population Standard Deviation

Known for Single Value Retrieval

Known for Database Sum Operations

📊 is easier to use than DMAX

📈 is more versatile than DMAX

⭐ is rated higher than DMAX

Known for PivotTable Data Extraction

📊 is easier to use than DMAX

📈 is more versatile than DMAX

⭐ is rated higher than DMAX

Known for Multiple Criteria Counting

📊 is easier to use than DMAX

📈 is more versatile than DMAX

⭐ is rated higher than DMAX

Known for Two-Way Lookup Power

📊 is easier to use than DMAX

📈 is more versatile than DMAX

⚙ performs better than DMAX

🛠 is more reliable than DMAX

⭐ is rated higher than DMAX

Known for Multiple Condition Sum

📊 is easier to use than DMAX

📈 is more versatile than DMAX

⭐ is rated higher than DMAX