DVAR vs DSTDEVP vs DVARP
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DVAR vs DSTDEVP 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
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    • Statistical
      Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations

  • Operation Type 🔧
    Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs
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    • Calculation
      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.
    DSTDEVP
    • Population Standard Deviation
      DSTDEVP is known for Population Standard Deviation.
    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
    DSTDEVP
    • Essential in scientific research
    DVARP
    • Popular in academic research

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    DVAR
    • Makes variance feel important
    DSTDEVP
    • The population predictor
    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.
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    • 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
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    • 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
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  • Required Arguments Type 📊
    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
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    • 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
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    • Database Integration
    • Database Compatible
    DVAR
    • Statistical Precision
    • Accurate Statistical Analysis
    DSTDEVP
    • Population Analysis
    • Population Standard Deviation
    DVARP
    • Population Calculations
    • Population Variance Calculation
      Excel functions calculating population variance provide accurate statistical analysis of entire data sets

  • Cons ❌
    Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function
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    • Complex Syntax
    DVAR
    DSTDEVP
    • Specialized Usage
    • Complex For Beginners
    • Specific Use Case
    DVARP
    • Highly Specialized
    • Complex Setup
    • Specific Use Case
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
DGET
Known for Single Value Retrieval
📊 is easier to use 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
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
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