COUNTIFS vs DSTDEV vs DGET
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COUNTIFS vs DSTDEV 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 types
    COUNTIFS
    • Statistical
      COUNTIFS belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations
    DSTDEV
    • Statistical
      DSTDEV belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations
    DGET

  • Operation Type 🔧
    Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs
    COUNTIFS
    • Calculation
      COUNTIFS performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
    DSTDEV
    • Calculation
      DSTDEV performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
    DGET
    • Retrieval
      DGET performs Retrieval operations. Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    COUNTIFS
    • Multiple Criteria Counting
      COUNTIFS is known for Multiple Criteria Counting.
    DSTDEV
    • Database Standard Deviation
      DSTDEV is known for Database Standard Deviation.
    DGET
    • Single Value Retrieval
      DGET is known for Single Value Retrieval.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    COUNTIFS
    • Enhanced version of COUNTIF
    DSTDEV
    • Most used in quality control
    DGET
    • Was intended to compete with Access functions

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    COUNTIFS
    • The function that makes counting feel like detective work
    DSTDEV
    • The deviation detective
    DGET
    • The needle in the haystack finder

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    For all*

  • Version Compatibility 💻
    Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.
    For all*
    • Excel 2019
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
    COUNTIFS
    • Excel 2016
      COUNTIFS is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    • Excel 2013
      COUNTIFS is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    DSTDEV
    • Excel 97
      DSTDEV is compatible with Excel 97 Excel functions that work in the classic Excel 97 version
    DGET
    • Excel 97
      DGET 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 platforms
    For all*
    • Windows
      Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system
    • MacOS
      Excel functions optimized for MacOS users
    COUNTIFS
    • Web Excel
      COUNTIFS runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions

  • Required Arguments Count 🔢
    Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly
    COUNTIFS
    DSTDEV
    DGET

  • Required Arguments Type 📊
    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    For all*
    • Range
      Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
    • Text
      Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
    COUNTIFS
    • Number
      COUNTIFS accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    DSTDEV
    • Criteria
      DSTDEV accepts Criteria as input types Excel functions that use specific criteria for filtering and conditional operations
    DGET
    • Criteria
      DGET accepts Criteria as input types Excel functions that use specific criteria for filtering and conditional operations

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to COUNTIFS
DVAR
Known for Database Variance
DVARP
Known for Population Variance
DSTDEVP
Known for Population Standard Deviation
DMIN
Known for Database Min Value
📊 is easier to use than DSTDEV
⭐ is rated higher than DSTDEV
DPRODUCT
Known for Database Product Calculation
DMAX
Known for Database Max Value
📊 is easier to use than DSTDEV
⭐ is rated higher than DSTDEV
DCOUNT
Known for Database Operations
📊 is easier to use than DSTDEV
📈 is more versatile than DSTDEV
⭐ is rated higher than DSTDEV
SMALL
Known for Finding Nth Smallest Value
📊 is easier to use than DSTDEV
📈 is more versatile than DSTDEV
⭐ is rated higher than DSTDEV
LARGE
Known for Finding Nth Largest Value
📊 is easier to use than DSTDEV
📈 is more versatile than DSTDEV
⭐ is rated higher than DSTDEV
FORECAST
Known for Linear Trend Prediction
📊 is easier to use than DSTDEV
📈 is more versatile than DSTDEV
⭐ is rated higher than DSTDEV