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SMALL vs DVAR vs DPRODUCT

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Basic Classification Comparison
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
History Comparison
Facts Comparison

Usage Information Comparison
Technical Details Comparison
Evaluation Comparison
Ratings Comparison

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

SMALL

Statistical

SMALL belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations

DVAR

Statistical

DVAR belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations

DPRODUCT

Database

DPRODUCT belongs to the Database category. Excel functions for managing and analyzing database-like data Click to see all.
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

Usage Context Comparison

For whom 👥

Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel function

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Data Analysts

Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation

SMALL

Statisticians

SMALL is designed for Statisticians. Excel functions designed for statistical analysis and probability calculations Click to see all.

DVAR

Statisticians

DVAR is designed for Statisticians. Excel functions designed for statistical analysis and probability calculations Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

SMALL

Statistical Analysis

SMALL is used for Statistical Analysis. Excel functions designed for statistical calculations and data analysis Click to see all.

DVAR

Statistical Analysis

DVAR is used for Statistical Analysis. Excel functions designed for statistical calculations and data analysis Click to see all.

DPRODUCT

Data Analysis

DPRODUCT is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

SMALL

Finding Nth Smallest Value

SMALL is known for Finding Nth Smallest Value.

DVAR

Database Variance

DVAR is known for Database Variance.

DPRODUCT

Database Product Calculation

DPRODUCT is known for Database Product Calculation.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

SMALL

Excel 97

SMALL was created in Excel 97. Functions first available in Excel 97 version Click to see all.

DVAR

Excel 95

DVAR was created in Excel 95. Functions that came with Excel 95 release Click to see all.

DPRODUCT

Excel 95

DPRODUCT was created in Excel 95. Functions that came with Excel 95 release Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

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Microsoft Excel Team

Functions officially created by the Microsoft Excel development team

Facts Comparison

Interesting Fact 💡

Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function

SMALL

Commonly used in grade calculations

DVAR

Statisticians favorite database function

DPRODUCT

Rarely used but irreplaceable
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

SMALL

The underachiever of the statistical functions

DVAR

Makes variance feel important

DPRODUCT

The multiplicative mastermind

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively

SMALL

Simple

SMALL has a Simple complexity level. Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks Click to see all.

DVAR

Advanced

DVAR has a Advanced complexity level. Complex Excel functions for sophisticated calculations and operations Click to see all.

DPRODUCT

Advanced

DPRODUCT has a Advanced complexity level. Complex Excel functions for sophisticated calculations and operations Click to see all.

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

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Number

Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations

Array

Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data

DVAR

Range

DVAR accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets

DPRODUCT

Range

DPRODUCT 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

SMALL

Excel 2016

SMALL is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version

Excel 2013

SMALL 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

DPRODUCT

Excel 97

DPRODUCT 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 Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

SMALL

2

SMALL needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

DVAR

3

DVAR needs 3 required arguments Click to see all.

DPRODUCT

3

DPRODUCT needs 3 required arguments Click to see all.
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

SMALL

Number

SMALL 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

DPRODUCT

Text

DPRODUCT accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing

Criteria

DPRODUCT 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

SMALL

Easy To Understand

Functions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn

Reliable Results

DVAR

Statistical Precision

Database Integration

Accurate Statistical Analysis

Database Compatible

DPRODUCT

Unique Multiplication Capability

Database Filtering

Functions that filter and sort database-like data structures

Multiplication In Database

Flexible Criteria
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

SMALL

Array Size Limitations

Static Ranking

DVAR

Limited Audience

Functions designed for particular user groups, reducing general usability Click to see all.

Complex Syntax

Complex For Beginners

Limited Use Cases

DPRODUCT

Narrow Use Case

Complex Setup

Limited Use Scenarios

Functions that are only applicable in specific situations or contexts Click to see all.

Complex Syntax