DSTDEV vs DVAR vs DGET
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DSTDEV 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 types
    DSTDEV
    • Statistical
      DSTDEV belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations
    DVAR
    • Statistical
      DVAR 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
    DSTDEV
    • Calculation
      DSTDEV performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
    DVAR
    • Calculation
      DVAR 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
    DSTDEV
    • Database Standard Deviation
      DSTDEV is known for Database Standard Deviation.
    DVAR
    • Database Variance
      DVAR is known for Database Variance.
    DGET
    • Single Value Retrieval
      DGET is known for Single Value Retrieval.

History Comparison

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    DSTDEV
    • Most used in quality control
    DVAR
    • Statisticians favorite database function
    DGET
    • Was intended to compete with Access functions

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    DSTDEV
    • The deviation detective
    DVAR
    • Makes variance feel important
    DGET
    • The needle in the haystack finder

Usage Information Comparison

Technical Details Comparison

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

  • Required Arguments Count 🔢
    Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly
    For all*

  • 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
    • Criteria
      Excel functions that use specific criteria for filtering and conditional operations

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to DSTDEV
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
FORECAST
Known for Linear Trend Prediction
📊 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
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting
📊 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