AVERAGE vs KURT vs DVARP
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AVERAGE vs KURT vs DVARP

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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.
    DVARP
    • Population Variance
      DVARP is known for Population Variance.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    AVERAGE
    • Most basic statistical function
    KURT
    • Named after mathematician Karl Pearson
    DVARP
    • Popular in academic 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
    DVARP
    • The statistician's secret weapon

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
    DVARP

  • 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
    DVARP
    • Excel 97
      DVARP 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
    DVARP

  • 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
    DVARP
    • Range
      DVARP accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
    • Text
      DVARP accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
    • Criteria
      DVARP 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
    AVERAGE
    • Simple To Use
    • Common Function
    • Universal
    KURT
    • Advanced Statistics
    • Precise Calculations
    • Professional
    DVARP
    • Population Calculations
    • Database Integration
    • Population Variance Calculation
      Excel functions calculating population variance provide accurate statistical analysis of entire data sets
    • Database Compatible

  • Cons ❌
    Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function
    AVERAGE
    KURT
    • Complex For Beginners
    • Specific Use Case
    DVARP
    • Highly Specialized
    • Complex Setup
    • Specific Use Case
    • Complex Syntax

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
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
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