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SUM 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 typesSUMKURT- StatisticalKURT belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations
DVARP- StatisticalDVARP belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations
Operation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsFor all*- CalculationExcel functions for performing various calculations
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionSUM- Data AnalystsSUM is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
- Business ManagersSUM is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.
KURT- ScientistsKURT is designed for Scientists. Excel functions used in scientific calculations and research Click to see all.
- StatisticiansKURT is designed for Statisticians. Excel functions designed for statistical analysis and probability calculations Click to see all.
DVARPPurpose 📝
Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel functionSUM- Data AnalysisSUM is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.
- Data AggregationSUM is used for Data Aggregation. Functions for combining and summarizing data Click to see all.
KURTDVARP
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionSUM- Basic Arithmetic CalculationsSUM is known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations.
KURT- Measuring Data PeakednessKURT is known for Measuring Data Peakedness.
DVARP- Population VarianceDVARP is known for Population Variance.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionSUM- Most commonly used function in Excel
KURT- Named after mathematician Karl Pearson
DVARP- Popular in academic research
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionSUM- Making adding numbers look complicated since 1985
KURT- Makes statisticians excited and everyone else confused
DVARP- The statistician's secret weapon
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelySUMKURTDVARP
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersFor all*- NumberExcel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
KURTDVARP- ArrayDVARP accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.
- RangeDVARP 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 2019Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
SUM- Excel 2016SUM is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
- Excel 2013SUM is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
- Microsoft 365SUM is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
- Excel OnlineSUM is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform
KURT- Excel 2016KURT is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
- Excel 2013KURT is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
DVARP- Excel 97DVARP 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 platformsFor all*- WindowsExcel functions optimized for Windows operating system
- MacOSExcel functions optimized for MacOS users
SUM- Web ExcelSUM runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
KURT- Web ExcelKURT runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlySUMKURTDVARPRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionSUM- NumberSUM accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
- RangeSUM accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
- ArraySUM accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
KURT- NumberKURT accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
- ArrayKURT accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
DVARP- RangeDVARP accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
- TextDVARP accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
- CriteriaDVARP 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 functionSUM- Easy To Use
- Widely Recognized
- Versatile
- Fast Calculation
KURT- Advanced Statistics
- Precise Calculations
- Professional
DVARP- Population Calculations
- Database Integration
- Population Variance CalculationExcel functions calculating population variance provide accurate statistical analysis of entire data sets
- Database Compatible
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionSUM- Limited To Numbers Only
- Cannot Handle Text
- No Text Handling
KURT- Complex For Beginners
- Specific Use Case
DVARP- Highly Specialized
- Complex Setup
- Specific Use Case
- Complex Syntax
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to SUM
MODE
Known for Finding Most Frequent Value
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is easier to use than KURT
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is more versatile than KURT
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is rated higher than KURT
FORECAST
Known for Linear Trend Prediction
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needs fewer arguments than KURT
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is easier to use than KURT
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is more versatile than KURT
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is rated higher than KURT
FREQUENCY
Known for Distribution Analysis
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needs fewer arguments than KURT
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is easier to use than KURT
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is more versatile than KURT
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is rated higher than KURT
AVERAGE
Known for Basic Statistical Calculation
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is easier to use than KURT
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is more versatile than KURT
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performs better than KURT
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is rated higher than KURT
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
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is easier to use than KURT
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is more versatile than KURT
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is rated higher than KURT
PRODUCT
Known for Multiplying Numbers Together
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is easier to use than KURT
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is more versatile than KURT
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is rated higher than KURT
AVERAGEIF
Known for Conditional Average Calculations
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needs fewer arguments than KURT
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is easier to use than KURT
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is more versatile than KURT
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is rated higher than KURT
DSTDEVP
Known for Population Standard Deviation
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needs fewer arguments than KURT
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is more versatile than KURT
COUNTA
Known for Count Non-Empty Cells
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is easier to use than KURT
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is more versatile than KURT
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performs better than KURT
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is more reliable than KURT
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is rated higher than KURT
SMALL
Known for Finding Nth Smallest Value
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needs fewer arguments than KURT
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is easier to use than KURT
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is more versatile than KURT
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is rated higher than KURT