LARGE vs DVAR vs DSTDEVP
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LARGE vs DVAR vs DSTDEVP

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
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    • Calculation
      Excel functions for performing various calculations

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For

    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    LARGE
    • Finding Nth Largest Value
      LARGE is known for Finding Nth Largest Value.
    DVAR
    • Database Variance
      DVAR is known for Database Variance.
    DSTDEVP
    • Population Standard Deviation
      DSTDEVP is known for Population Standard Deviation.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡

    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    LARGE
    • Popular in sports statistics
    DVAR
    • Statisticians favorite database function
    DSTDEVP
    • Essential in scientific research
  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣

    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    LARGE
    • The function for people who think being average isn't good enough
    DVAR
    • Makes variance feel important
    DSTDEVP
    • The population predictor

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝

    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
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    DVAR
    • Range
      DVAR accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets
    DSTDEVP
    • Range
      DSTDEVP 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
    LARGE
    • Excel 2016
      LARGE is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    • Excel 2013
      LARGE 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
    DSTDEVP
    • Excel 97
      DSTDEVP 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
  • Required Arguments Type 📊

    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
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    • Range
      Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
    LARGE
    • Number
      LARGE accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    DVAR
    • 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
    DSTDEVP
    • Text
      DSTDEVP accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
    • Criteria
      DSTDEVP 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
    LARGE
    • Simple To Use
    • Flexible Ranking
    DVAR
    • Statistical Precision
    • Database Integration
    • Accurate Statistical Analysis
    • Database Compatible
    DSTDEVP
    • Population Analysis
    • Database Integration
    • Population Standard Deviation
    • Database Compatible
  • Cons

    Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function
    LARGE
    • Array Size Limitations
    • Not Dynamic
    DVAR
    DSTDEVP
    • Specialized Usage
    • Complex Syntax
    • Complex For Beginners
    • Specific Use Case

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to LARGE
COUNTIF
Known for Counting With Conditions
📈 is more versatile than LARGE
AVERAGEIF
Known for Conditional Average Calculations
performs better than LARGE
🛠 is more reliable than LARGE
is rated higher than LARGE
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting
📈 is more versatile than LARGE
is rated higher than LARGE
MODE
Known for Finding Most Frequent Value
performs better than LARGE
AVERAGE
Known for Basic Statistical Calculation
📊 is easier to use than LARGE
📈 is more versatile than LARGE
performs better than LARGE
🛠 is more reliable than LARGE
is rated higher than LARGE
SUMIF
Known for Conditional Sum Calculations
📈 is more versatile than LARGE
IFERROR
Known for Error Handling And Prevention
📊 is easier to use than LARGE
📈 is more versatile than LARGE
DSUM
Known for Database Sum Operations
🔢 needs fewer arguments than LARGE
📈 is more versatile than LARGE
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers
📊 is easier to use than LARGE
📈 is more versatile than LARGE
performs better than LARGE
🛠 is more reliable than LARGE
is rated higher than LARGE