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LARGE vs DSUM vs DSTDEVP
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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 typesLARGE- StatisticalLARGE belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations
DSUMDSTDEVP- StatisticalDSTDEVP 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 inputsLARGE- CalculationLARGE performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
DSUMDSTDEVP- CalculationDSTDEVP performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFor all*LARGEDSUMDSTDEVPPurpose 📝
Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel functionLARGEDSUM- Data AnalysisDSUM is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.
- Financial CalculationsDSUM is used for Financial Calculations. Excel functions designed for financial analysis and monetary calculations Click to see all.
DSTDEVP
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionLARGE- Finding Nth Largest ValueLARGE is known for Finding Nth Largest Value.
DSUM- Database Sum OperationsDSUM is known for Database Sum Operations.
DSTDEVP- Population Standard DeviationDSTDEVP is known for Population Standard Deviation.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionLARGE- Popular in sports statistics
DSUM- Less known but powerful feature
DSTDEVP- Essential in scientific research
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionLARGE- The function for people who think being average isn't good enough
DSUM- The calculator that went to business school
DSTDEVP- The population predictor
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyLARGEDSUMDSTDEVP
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
LARGEDSTDEVP- ArrayDSTDEVP accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.
- RangeDSTDEVP 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
LARGE- Excel 2016LARGE is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
- Excel 2013LARGE is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
DSUM- Excel 2016DSUM is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
- Excel 2013DSUM is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
DSTDEVP- Excel 97DSTDEVP 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
Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyLARGEDSUMDSTDEVPRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*- RangeExcel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
LARGE- NumberLARGE accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
DSTDEVP- TextDSTDEVP accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
- CriteriaDSTDEVP 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 functionLARGE- Simple To Use
- Flexible Ranking
DSUM- Powerful Database CalculationsExcel functions for database calculations enable efficient handling of structured data collections
- Complex Criteria Support
DSTDEVP- Population Analysis
- Database Integration
- Population Standard Deviation
- Database Compatible
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionLARGE- Array Size Limitations
- Not Dynamic
DSUM- Complicated Syntax
- Requires Database Structure
DSTDEVP- Specialized Usage
- Complex Syntax
- Complex For Beginners
- Specific Use Case
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to LARGE
COUNTIF
Known for Counting With Conditions
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is more versatile than LARGE
AVERAGEIF
Known for Conditional Average Calculations
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performs better than LARGE
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is more reliable than LARGE
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is rated higher than LARGE
MODE
Known for Finding Most Frequent Value
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performs better than LARGE
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting
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is more versatile than LARGE
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is rated higher than LARGE
SUMIF
Known for Conditional Sum Calculations
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is more versatile than LARGE
AVERAGE
Known for Basic Statistical Calculation
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is easier to use than LARGE
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is more versatile than LARGE
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performs better than LARGE
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is more reliable than LARGE
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is rated higher than LARGE
IFERROR
Known for Error Handling And Prevention
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is easier to use than LARGE
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is more versatile than LARGE
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers
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is easier to use than LARGE
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is more versatile than LARGE
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performs better than LARGE
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is more reliable than LARGE
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is rated higher than LARGE
FIND
Known for Text Search And Position Finding
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performs better than LARGE
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is more reliable than LARGE
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is rated higher than LARGE