DVAR vs DGET vs DVARP
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DVAR vs DGET vs DVARP

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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
    DVAR
    • Statistical
      DVAR belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations
    DGET
    DVARP
    • Statistical
      DVARP 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 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
    DVARP
    • Calculation
      DVARP performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations

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.
    DVARP
    • Population Variance
      DVARP is known for Population Variance.

History Comparison

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
    DVARP
    • Popular in academic research

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    DVAR
    • Makes variance feel important
    DGET
    • The needle in the haystack finder
    DVARP
    • The statistician's secret weapon

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 DVAR
DSTDEV
Known for Database Standard Deviation
📊 is easier to use than DVAR
⭐ is rated higher than DVAR
DMIN
Known for Database Min Value
📊 is easier to use than DVAR
⭐ is rated higher than DVAR
DMAX
Known for Database Max Value
📊 is easier to use than DVAR
⭐ is rated higher than DVAR
DCOUNT
Known for Database Operations
📊 is easier to use than DVAR
📈 is more versatile than DVAR
⭐ is rated higher than DVAR
KURT
Known for Measuring Data Peakedness
📊 is easier to use than DVAR
⚙ performs better than DVAR
🛠 is more reliable than DVAR
⭐ is rated higher than DVAR
SMALL
Known for Finding Nth Smallest Value
📊 is easier to use than DVAR
📈 is more versatile than DVAR
⭐ is rated higher than DVAR
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting
📊 is easier to use than DVAR
📈 is more versatile than DVAR
⭐ is rated higher than DVAR
LARGE
Known for Finding Nth Largest Value
📊 is easier to use than DVAR
📈 is more versatile than DVAR
⭐ is rated higher than DVAR
AVERAGEIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Based Average
📊 is easier to use than DVAR
📈 is more versatile than DVAR
⭐ is rated higher than DVAR
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum
📊 is easier to use than DVAR
📈 is more versatile than DVAR
⭐ is rated higher than DVAR