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DVAR vs DGET

Known for Database Variance

VS

Known for Single Value Retrieval

Table of content

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

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

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

Both*

Data Analysts

Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation

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

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

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

Both*

Excel 95

Functions that came with Excel 95 release
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

Both*

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

DVAR

Statisticians favorite database function

DGET

Was intended to compete with Access functions
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

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

Both*

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

Both*

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.

Both*

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

Both*

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

Both*

3
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

Both*

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

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

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

Ratings Comparison

Ease of Use Score 📊

User-rated score for function's ease of use

DVAR

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.

DGET

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.
Versatility Score 📈

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios

DVAR

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.

DGET

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

DVAR

8.8

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency (25%) Functions with higher performance scores execute faster and use system resources more efficiently. Click to see all.

DGET

8.5

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency (25%) Functions with higher performance scores execute faster and use system resources more efficiently. Click to see all.
Reliability Score 🛠

Rating for function's consistency and error handling

DVAR

9

Rating for function's consistency and error handling (25%) Functions with higher reliability scores produce more consistent results and handle edge cases better. Click to see all.

DGET

8.8

Rating for function's consistency and error handling (25%) Functions with higher reliability scores produce more consistent results and handle edge cases better. Click to see all.
Score ⭐

Overall rating combining all scoring attributes

DVAR

7.3

The overall score for DVAR is 7.3. Click to see all.

DGET

7.2

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

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