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DSUM vs DMIN vs DSTDEV
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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 typesDSUMDMINDSTDEV- StatisticalDSTDEV 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 inputsDSUMDMIN- CalculationDMIN performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
DSTDEV- CalculationDSTDEV performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFor all*DSUMDSTDEVPurpose 📝
Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel functionDSUM- Data AnalysisDSUM is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.
- Financial CalculationsDSUM is used for Financial Calculations. Excel functions designed for financial analysis and monetary calculations Click to see all.
DMINDSTDEV
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionDSUM- Database Sum OperationsDSUM is known for Database Sum Operations.
DMIN- Database Min ValueDMIN is known for Database Min Value.
DSTDEV- Database Standard DeviationDSTDEV is known for Database Standard Deviation.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionDSUM- Less known but powerful feature
DMIN- Oldest database function still in use
DSTDEV- Most used in quality control
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionDSUM- The calculator that went to business school
DMIN- The minimalist's favorite function
DSTDEV- The deviation detective
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
DMIN- ArrayDMIN accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.
- RangeDMIN accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets
DSTDEV- ArrayDSTDEV accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.
- RangeDSTDEV 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
DSUM- Excel 2016DSUM is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
- Excel 2013DSUM is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
DMIN- Excel 97DMIN is compatible with Excel 97 Excel functions that work in the classic Excel 97 version
DSTDEV- Excel 97DSTDEV 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
- RangeExcel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
- RangeExcel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
DMIN- TextDMIN accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
- CriteriaDMIN accepts Criteria as input types Excel functions that use specific criteria for filtering and conditional operations
DSTDEV- TextDSTDEV accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
- CriteriaDSTDEV 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 functionDSUM- Powerful Database CalculationsExcel functions for database calculations enable efficient handling of structured data collections
- Complex Criteria Support
DMIN- Database Specific OperationsFunctions designed for database-like operations in Excel
- Criteria Flexibility
- Precise Database Filtering
- Reliable Results
DSTDEV- Statistical AccuracyExcel functions with high statistical accuracy ensure precise mathematical and analytical results
- Database FilteringFunctions that filter and sort database-like data structures
- Accurate Statistical MeasureFunctions that provide accurate statistical calculations and metrics
- Database Friendly
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionDSUM- Complicated Syntax
- Requires Database Structure
DMIN- Requires Database Structure
- Limited Use Cases
- Requires Structured Data
- Complex Syntax
DSTDEV- Complex Implementation
- Limited Use Cases
- Limited Application
- Complex Setup
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to DSUM
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum
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is easier to use than DSUM
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is more versatile than DSUM
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is rated higher than DSUM
COUNTIF
Known for Counting With Conditions
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is easier to use than DSUM
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is rated higher than DSUM
SUMIF
Known for Conditional Sum Calculations
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is easier to use than DSUM
DMAX
Known for Database Max Value
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performs better than DSUM
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting
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is easier to use than DSUM
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is more versatile than DSUM
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is rated higher than DSUM
DPRODUCT
Known for Database Product Calculation
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performs better than DSUM
SMALL
Known for Finding Nth Smallest Value
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is easier to use than DSUM
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is rated higher than DSUM
MAXIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Max
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is easier to use than DSUM
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is more versatile than DSUM
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is rated higher than DSUM
LARGE
Known for Finding Nth Largest Value
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is easier to use than DSUM
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is rated higher than DSUM