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FREQUENCY vs KURT vs DVAR
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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 typesFor all*- StatisticalExcel functions for statistical analysis and calculations
Operation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsFor all*- CalculationExcel functions for performing various calculations
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFor all*FREQUENCYKURTDVAR
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionFREQUENCY- Distribution AnalysisFREQUENCY is known for Distribution Analysis.
KURT- Measuring Data PeakednessKURT is known for Measuring Data Peakedness.
DVAR- Database VarianceDVAR is known for Database Variance.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionFREQUENCY- Essential for histogram creation
KURT- Named after mathematician Karl Pearson
DVAR- Statisticians favorite database function
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionFREQUENCY- The function statisticians dream about
KURT- Makes statisticians excited and everyone else confused
DVAR- Makes variance feel important
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*KURT- NumberKURT accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
DVAR- NumberDVAR accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
- RangeDVAR 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
FREQUENCY- Excel 2016FREQUENCY is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
KURT- Excel 2016KURT is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
- Excel 2013KURT is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
DVAR- Excel 97DVAR 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
KURT- Web ExcelKURT runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyFREQUENCYKURTDVARRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFREQUENCY- ArrayFREQUENCY accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
- RangeFREQUENCY accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
KURT- NumberKURT accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
- ArrayKURT accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
DVAR- RangeDVAR accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
- TextDVAR accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
- CriteriaDVAR 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 functionFREQUENCY- Powerful Statistical Analysis
- Array Output
KURT- Advanced Statistics
- Precise Calculations
- Professional
DVAR- Statistical Precision
- Database Integration
- Accurate Statistical Analysis
- Database Compatible
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionFREQUENCY- Must Be Entered As Array Formula
- Complex Usage
KURT- Complex For Beginners
- Specific Use Case
DVAR- Limited AudienceFunctions designed for particular user groups, reducing general usability Click to see all.
- Complex Syntax
- Complex For Beginners
- Limited Use Cases
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to FREQUENCY
FORECAST
Known for Linear Trend Prediction
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needs fewer arguments than FREQUENCY
LARGE
Known for Finding Nth Largest Value
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is easier to use than FREQUENCY
AVERAGEIF
Known for Conditional Average Calculations
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is easier to use than FREQUENCY
MODE
Known for Finding Most Frequent Value
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is easier to use than FREQUENCY
FILTER
Known for Advanced Filtering
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is easier to use than FREQUENCY
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is more versatile than FREQUENCY
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is rated higher than FREQUENCY
AGGREGATE
Known for Advanced Calculations With Options
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needs fewer arguments than FREQUENCY
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is more versatile than FREQUENCY
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is rated higher than FREQUENCY
SMALL
Known for Finding Nth Smallest Value
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is easier to use than FREQUENCY
TRANSPOSE
Known for Converting Row Data To Columns
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is easier to use than FREQUENCY
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is rated higher than FREQUENCY
CEILING
Known for Upper Rounding
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is easier to use than FREQUENCY