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KURT vs DVAR vs DPRODUCT

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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

KURT

Statistical

KURT belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations

DVAR

Statistical

DVAR belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations

DPRODUCT

Database

DPRODUCT belongs to the Database category. Excel functions for managing and analyzing database-like data Click to see all.
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

KURT

Measuring Data Peakedness

KURT is known for Measuring Data Peakedness.

DVAR

Database Variance

DVAR is known for Database Variance.

DPRODUCT

Database Product Calculation

DPRODUCT is known for Database Product Calculation.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

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Excel 95

Functions that came with Excel 95 release
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

KURT

Named after mathematician Karl Pearson

DVAR

Statisticians favorite database function

DPRODUCT

Rarely used but irreplaceable
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

KURT

Makes statisticians excited and everyone else confused

DVAR

Makes variance feel important

DPRODUCT

The multiplicative mastermind

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively

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Advanced

Complex Excel functions for sophisticated calculations and operations

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

DVAR

Range

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

DPRODUCT

Range

DPRODUCT 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.

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Excel 2019

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version

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

DVAR

Excel 97

DVAR is compatible with Excel 97 Excel functions that work in the classic Excel 97 version

DPRODUCT

Excel 97

DPRODUCT 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

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

KURT

1

KURT needs 1 required arguments Click to see all.

DVAR

3

DVAR needs 3 required arguments Click to see all.

DPRODUCT

3

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

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

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

DPRODUCT

Range

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

Text

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

Criteria

DPRODUCT 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

KURT

Advanced Statistics

Precise Calculations

Professional

DVAR

Statistical Precision

Database Integration

Accurate Statistical Analysis

Database Compatible

DPRODUCT

Unique Multiplication Capability

Database Filtering

Functions that filter and sort database-like data structures

Multiplication In Database

Flexible Criteria
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

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

DPRODUCT

Narrow Use Case

Complex Setup

Limited Use Scenarios

Functions that are only applicable in specific situations or contexts Click to see all.

Complex Syntax