PMT vs KURT vs DVAR
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PMT vs KURT vs DVAR

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Basic Classification Comparison

Usage Context Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    PMT
    • Calculate Loan Payments
      PMT is known for Calculate Loan Payments.
    KURT
    • Measuring Data Peakedness
      KURT is known for Measuring Data Peakedness.
    DVAR
    • Database Variance
      DVAR is known for Database Variance.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    PMT
    • Most used function in banking industry
    KURT
    • Named after mathematician Karl Pearson
    DVAR
    • Statisticians favorite database function

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    PMT
    • The function that reminds you of your debts
    KURT
    • Makes statisticians excited and everyone else confused
    DVAR
    • Makes variance feel important

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
    DVAR

  • 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
    PMT
    • Excel 2016
      PMT is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    • Excel 2013
      PMT is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 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

  • 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
    PMT
    • Web Excel
      PMT 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
    PMT
    KURT
    DVAR

  • Required Arguments Type 📊
    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    PMT
    • Number
      PMT accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    • Number
      PMT accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    • Number
      PMT accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    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
    PMT
    • Accurate Calculations
    • Industry Standard
      Excel functions recognized as industry standards ensure widespread compatibility and reliability
    • Reliable
    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
    PMT
    • Negative Number Output
    • Complex Parameters
    KURT
    • Complex For Beginners
    • Specific Use Case
    DVAR

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to PMT
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
AVERAGE
Known for Basic Statistical Calculation
📊 is easier to use than KURT
📈 is more versatile than KURT
⚙ performs better 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
PRODUCT
Known for Multiplying Numbers Together
📊 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
DSTDEVP
Known for Population Standard Deviation
🔢 needs fewer arguments than KURT
📈 is more versatile 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
LARGE
Known for Finding Nth Largest Value
🔢 needs fewer arguments than KURT
📊 is easier to use than KURT
📈 is more versatile than KURT
⭐ is rated higher than KURT