DMAX vs KURT vs DVARP
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DMAX vs KURT vs DVARP

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Basic Classification Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    DMAX
    • Database Max Value
      DMAX is known for Database Max Value.
    KURT
    • Measuring Data Peakedness
      KURT is known for Measuring Data Peakedness.
    DVARP
    • Population Variance
      DVARP is known for Population Variance.

History Comparison

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    DMAX
    • Originally part of Lotus 1-2-3 compatibility
    KURT
    • Named after mathematician Karl Pearson
    DVARP
    • Popular in academic research

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    DMAX
    • The maximalist's pride and joy
    KURT
    • Makes statisticians excited and everyone else confused
    DVARP
    • The statistician's secret weapon

Usage Information Comparison

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    For all*
    DMAX
    • Range
      DMAX accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets
    DVARP
    • Range
      DVARP 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.
    For all*
    • Excel 2019
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
    DMAX
    • Excel 97
      DMAX is compatible with Excel 97 Excel functions that work in the classic Excel 97 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
    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
    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
    DMAX
    KURT
    DVARP

  • Required Arguments Type 📊
    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    DMAX
    • Range
      DMAX accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
    • Text
      DMAX accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
    • Criteria
      DMAX accepts Criteria as input types Excel functions that use specific criteria for filtering and conditional operations
    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
    DMAX
    • Efficient With Large Datasets
    • Reliable Results
    • Excellent For Database Analysis
    • Flexible Criteria
    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
    DMAX
    KURT
    • Complex For Beginners
    • Specific Use Case
    DVARP
    • Highly Specialized
    • Complex Setup
    • Specific Use Case
    • Complex Syntax

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to DMAX
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
PRODUCT
Known for Multiplying Numbers Together
📊 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
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
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