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AVERAGEIFS vs KURT vs DVAR

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Basic Classification Comparison
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
History Comparison
Facts Comparison

Usage Information Comparison
Technical Details Comparison
Evaluation Comparison
Ratings Comparison

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

Usage Context Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

AVERAGEIFS

Multiple Criteria Based Average

AVERAGEIFS is known for Multiple Criteria Based Average.

KURT

Measuring Data Peakedness

KURT is known for Measuring Data Peakedness.

DVAR

Database Variance

DVAR is known for Database Variance.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

AVERAGEIFS

Excel 2007

AVERAGEIFS was created in Excel 2007. Functions first introduced in Excel 2007 release Click to see all.

KURT

Excel 95

KURT was created in Excel 95. Functions that came with Excel 95 release Click to see all.

DVAR

Excel 95

DVAR was created in Excel 95. Functions that came with Excel 95 release Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

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Microsoft Excel Team

Functions officially created by the Microsoft Excel development team

Facts Comparison

Interesting Fact 💡

Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function

AVERAGEIFS

Can Handle Up To 127 Criteria Pairs

KURT

Named after mathematician Karl Pearson

DVAR

Statisticians favorite database function
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

AVERAGEIFS

Makes Simple Averages Feel Inadequate

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 effectively

AVERAGEIFS

Intermediate

AVERAGEIFS has a Intermediate complexity level. Excel functions with moderate complexity for various tasks Click to see all.

KURT

Advanced

KURT has a Advanced complexity level. Complex Excel functions for sophisticated calculations and operations Click to see all.

DVAR

Advanced

DVAR has a Advanced complexity level. Complex Excel functions for sophisticated calculations and operations Click to see all.

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

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Number

Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations

Array

Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data

AVERAGEIFS

Range

AVERAGEIFS accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets

DVAR

Range

DVAR 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.

AVERAGEIFS

Excel 2007

AVERAGEIFS is compatible with Excel 2007 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2007 version

KURT

Excel 2019

KURT is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version

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

DVAR

Excel 2019

DVAR is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version

Excel 97

DVAR 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

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Windows

Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system

MacOS

Excel functions optimized for MacOS users

AVERAGEIFS

Web Excel

AVERAGEIFS runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions

Excel Online

AVERAGEIFS runs on Excel Online Excel functions available in the online version of Excel

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

AVERAGEIFS

2

AVERAGEIFS needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

KURT

1

KURT needs 1 required arguments Click to see all.

DVAR

3

DVAR needs 3 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

AVERAGEIFS

Number

AVERAGEIFS accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

Array

AVERAGEIFS accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations

Range

AVERAGEIFS accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges 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

DVAR

Range

DVAR accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

Text

DVAR accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing

Criteria

DVAR 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

AVERAGEIFS

Flexible Criteria Selection

Multiple Condition Support

Easy To Understand

Functions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn

Multiple Conditions Support

Excel functions handling multiple conditions enable complex logical operations and flexible data filtering

Flexible Range Selection

Functions that enable selecting dynamic ranges and cell references flexibly

Easy To Use With Multiple Criteria

Functions that handle multiple conditions efficiently

Versatile For Complex Analysis

KURT

Advanced Statistics

Precise Calculations

Professional

DVAR

Statistical Precision

Database Integration

Accurate Statistical Analysis

Database Compatible
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

AVERAGEIFS

Complex Syntax

Limited Data Type Support

Functions that work with only specific data types, restricting versatility Click to see all.

Can Be Slow With Large Datasets

Functions that process large amounts of data may significantly impact spreadsheet performance Click to see all.

Limited To Numeric Values Only

Limited To Numerical Data Only

Requires Careful Range Selection

KURT

Complex For Beginners

Specific Use Case

DVAR

Limited Audience

Functions designed for particular user groups, reducing general usability Click to see all.

Complex Syntax

Complex For Beginners

Limited Use Cases