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DSUM vs DVAR vs DGET

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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

DSUM

Database

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

DVAR

Statistical

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

DGET

Database

DGET belongs to the Database category. Excel functions for managing and analyzing database-like data Click to see all.
Operation Type 🔧

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

DSUM

Aggregation

DSUM performs Aggregation operations. Excel functions for combining and summarizing data Click to see all.

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

Usage Context Comparison

For whom 👥

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

For all*

Data Analysts

Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation

DSUM

Financial Professionals

DSUM is designed for Financial Professionals. Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning Click to see all.

DVAR

Statisticians

DVAR 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

DSUM

Data Analysis

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

Financial Calculations

DSUM is used for Financial Calculations. Excel functions designed for financial analysis and monetary calculations Click to see all.

DVAR

Statistical Analysis

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

DGET

Data Analysis

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

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

DSUM

Database Sum Operations

DSUM is known for Database Sum Operations.

DVAR

Database Variance

DVAR is known for Database Variance.

DGET

Single Value Retrieval

DGET is known for Single Value Retrieval.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

DSUM

Excel 97

DSUM was created in Excel 97. Functions first available in Excel 97 version Click to see all.

DVAR

Excel 95

DVAR was created in Excel 95. Functions that came with Excel 95 release Click to see all.

DGET

Excel 95

DGET was created in Excel 95. Functions that came with Excel 95 release Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

For all*

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

DSUM

Less known but powerful feature

DVAR

Statisticians favorite database function

DGET

Was intended to compete with Access functions
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

DSUM

The calculator that went to business school

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 effectively

For all*

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

For all*

Number

Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations

DVAR

Array

DVAR accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.

Range

DVAR accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets

DGET

Array

DGET accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.

Range

DGET 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 2019

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version

DSUM

Excel 2016

DSUM is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version

Excel 2013

DSUM is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version

DVAR

Excel 97

DVAR 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
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

For all*

Range

Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

Range

Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

Range

Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

DVAR

Text

DVAR accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing

Criteria

DVAR accepts Criteria as input types Excel functions that use specific criteria for filtering and conditional operations

DGET

Text

DGET accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing

Criteria

DGET 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 function

DSUM

Powerful Database Calculations

Excel functions for database calculations enable efficient handling of structured data collections

Complex Criteria Support

DVAR

Statistical Precision

Database Integration

Accurate Statistical Analysis

Database Compatible

DGET

Precise Data Extraction

Excel 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 function

DSUM

Complicated Syntax

Requires Database Structure

DVAR

Limited Audience

Functions designed for particular user groups, reducing general usability Click to see all.

Complex Syntax

Complex For Beginners

Limited Use Cases

DGET

Single Result Only

Functions that can only return one result even when multiple matches exist Click to see all.

Complex Setup

Returns Error If Multiple Matches