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SUMIF vs DMIN vs DVAR

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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

SUMIF

Mathematical

SUMIF belongs to the Mathematical category. Excel functions for performing mathematical calculations Click to see all.

DMIN

Database

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

DVAR

Statistical

DVAR 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 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

SUMIF

Financial Professionals

SUMIF is designed for Financial Professionals. Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning 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

SUMIF

Data Analysis

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

Conditional Logic

SUMIF is used for Conditional Logic. Functions used for conditional calculations and logic operations Click to see all.

DMIN

Data Analysis

DMIN is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data 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.

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

SUMIF

Conditional Sum Calculations

SUMIF is known for Conditional Sum Calculations.

DMIN

Database Min Value

DMIN is known for Database Min Value.

DVAR

Database Variance

DVAR is known for Database Variance.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

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Excel 95

Functions that came with Excel 95 release
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

SUMIF

Originally created for financial reporting

DMIN

Oldest database function still in use

DVAR

Statisticians favorite database function
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

SUMIF

Makes counting look complicated when simple math would do

DMIN

The minimalist's favorite function

DVAR

Makes variance feel important

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

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

SUMIF

Intermediate

SUMIF has a Intermediate complexity level. Excel functions with moderate complexity for various tasks Click to see all.

DMIN

Advanced

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

DVAR

Advanced

DVAR 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

DMIN

Range

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

DVAR

Range

DVAR 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

SUMIF

Excel 2016

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

Excel 2013

SUMIF is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version

DMIN

Excel 97

DMIN is compatible with Excel 97 Excel functions that work in the classic Excel 97 version

DVAR

Excel 97

DVAR 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

SUMIF

2

SUMIF needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

DMIN

3

DMIN needs 3 required arguments Click to see all.

DVAR

3

DVAR 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

SUMIF

Number

SUMIF accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

DMIN

Text

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

Criteria

DMIN accepts Criteria as input types Excel functions that use specific criteria for filtering and conditional operations

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

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

SUMIF

Easy To Use

Versatile For Filtering Sums

Excel functions that excel at calculating sums with various filtering options

Clear Syntax

DMIN

Database Specific Operations

Functions designed for database-like operations in Excel

Criteria Flexibility

Precise Database Filtering

Reliable Results

DVAR

Statistical Precision

Database Integration

Accurate Statistical Analysis

Database Compatible
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

SUMIF

Limited To Single Condition

Can Be Slow With Large Datasets

Functions that process large amounts of data may significantly impact spreadsheet performance Click to see all.

DMIN

Requires Database Structure

Limited Use Cases

Requires Structured Data

Complex Syntax

DVAR

Limited Audience

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

Complex Syntax

Complex For Beginners

Limited Use Cases