SMALL vs DVARP
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SMALL vs DVARP

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
    Both*
    • Statistical
      Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations
  • Operation Type 🔧

    Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs
    Both*
    • Calculation
      Excel functions for performing various calculations

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For

    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    SMALL
    • Finding Nth Smallest Value
      SMALL is known for Finding Nth Smallest Value.
    DVARP
    • Population Variance
      DVARP is known for Population Variance.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡

    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    SMALL
    • Commonly used in grade calculations
    DVARP
    • Popular in academic research
  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣

    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    SMALL
    • The underachiever of the statistical functions
    DVARP
    • The statistician's secret weapon

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝

    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    Both*
    DVARP
    • Range
      DVARP 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.
    Both*
    • Excel 2019
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
    SMALL
    • Excel 2016
      SMALL is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    • Excel 2013
      SMALL is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    DVARP
    • Excel 97
      DVARP 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
    Both*
    • Windows
      Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system
    • MacOS
      Excel functions optimized for MacOS users
  • 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
    SMALL
    • Number
      SMALL accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    DVARP
    • Text
      DVARP accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
    • Criteria
      DVARP 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
    SMALL
    • Easy To Understand
      Functions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn
    • Reliable Results
    DVARP
    • Population Calculations
    • Database Integration
    • Population Variance Calculation
      Excel functions calculating population variance provide accurate statistical analysis of entire data sets
    • Database Compatible
  • Cons

    Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function
    SMALL
    • Array Size Limitations
    • Static Ranking
    DVARP
    • Highly Specialized
    • Complex Setup
    • Specific Use Case
    • Complex Syntax

Ratings Comparison

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