AVERAGE vs KURT vs DSTDEVP
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AVERAGE vs KURT vs DSTDEVP

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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
    For all*
    • Statistical
      Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations

  • Operation Type 🔧
    Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs
    For all*
    • Calculation
      Excel functions for performing various calculations

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    AVERAGE
    • Basic Statistical Calculation
      AVERAGE is known for Basic Statistical Calculation.
    KURT
    • Measuring Data Peakedness
      KURT is known for Measuring Data Peakedness.
    DSTDEVP
    • Population Standard Deviation
      DSTDEVP is known for Population Standard Deviation.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    AVERAGE
    • Most basic statistical function
    KURT
    • Named after mathematician Karl Pearson
    DSTDEVP
    • Essential in scientific research

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    AVERAGE
    • Making averages average since Excel began
    KURT
    • Makes statisticians excited and everyone else confused
    DSTDEVP
    • The population predictor

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    For all*
    • Number
      Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
    KURT
    DSTDEVP

  • 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
    AVERAGE
    • Excel 2016
      AVERAGE is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    • Excel 2013
      AVERAGE is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    • Microsoft 365
      AVERAGE is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
    • Excel Online
      AVERAGE is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform
    KURT
    • Excel 2016
      KURT is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    • Excel 2013
      KURT is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    DSTDEVP
    • Excel 97
      DSTDEVP 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
    For all*
    • Windows
      Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system
    • MacOS
      Excel functions optimized for MacOS users
    AVERAGE
    • Web Excel
      AVERAGE runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
    KURT
    • Web Excel
      KURT runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions

  • Required Arguments Count 🔢
    Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly
    AVERAGE
    KURT
    DSTDEVP

  • Required Arguments Type 📊
    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    AVERAGE
    • Number
      AVERAGE accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    • Range
      AVERAGE accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
    • Array
      AVERAGE accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
    KURT
    • Number
      KURT accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    • Array
      KURT accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
    DSTDEVP
    • Range
      DSTDEVP accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
    • Text
      DSTDEVP accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
    • Criteria
      DSTDEVP accepts Criteria as input types Excel functions that use specific criteria for filtering and conditional operations

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to AVERAGE
MODE
Known for Finding Most Frequent Value
📊 is easier to use than KURT
📈 is more versatile than KURT
⭐ is rated higher than KURT
FORECAST
Known for Linear Trend Prediction
🔢 needs fewer arguments than KURT
📊 is easier to use than KURT
📈 is more versatile than KURT
⭐ is rated higher than KURT
FREQUENCY
Known for Distribution Analysis
🔢 needs fewer arguments than KURT
📊 is easier to use than KURT
📈 is more versatile than KURT
⭐ is rated higher than KURT
PRODUCT
Known for Multiplying Numbers Together
📊 is easier to use than KURT
📈 is more versatile than KURT
⭐ is rated higher than KURT
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
📊 is easier to use than KURT
📈 is more versatile than KURT
⭐ is rated higher than KURT
AVERAGEIF
Known for Conditional Average Calculations
🔢 needs fewer arguments than KURT
📊 is easier to use than KURT
📈 is more versatile than KURT
⭐ is rated higher than KURT
SMALL
Known for Finding Nth Smallest Value
🔢 needs fewer arguments than KURT
📊 is easier to use than KURT
📈 is more versatile than KURT
⭐ is rated higher than KURT
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
📊 is easier to use than KURT
📈 is more versatile than KURT
🛠 is more reliable than KURT
⭐ is rated higher than KURT
PMT
Known for Calculate Loan Payments
🔢 needs fewer arguments than KURT
📊 is easier to use than KURT
📈 is more versatile than KURT
⚙ performs better than KURT
⭐ is rated higher than KURT
POWER
Known for Exponential Calculations
🔢 needs fewer arguments than KURT
📊 is easier to use than KURT
📈 is more versatile than KURT
⭐ is rated higher than KURT