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COUNT vs SMALL vs DSTDEV

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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

COUNT

Mathematical

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

SMALL

Statistical

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

DSTDEV

Statistical

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

COUNT

Business Managers

COUNT is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.

SMALL

Statisticians

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

DSTDEV

Statisticians

DSTDEV 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

COUNT

Data Analysis

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

SMALL

Statistical Analysis

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

DSTDEV

Statistical Analysis

DSTDEV 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

COUNT

Counting Numeric Cells

COUNT is known for Counting Numeric Cells.

SMALL

Finding Nth Smallest Value

SMALL is known for Finding Nth Smallest Value.

DSTDEV

Database Standard Deviation

DSTDEV is known for Database Standard Deviation.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

COUNT

Excel 2.0

COUNT was created in Excel 2.0. Functions introduced in the Excel 2.0 version release Click to see all.

SMALL

Excel 97

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

DSTDEV

Excel 95

DSTDEV 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

COUNT

Originally designed for VisiCalc spreadsheets

SMALL

Commonly used in grade calculations

DSTDEV

Most used in quality control
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

COUNT

Keeps counting even when you wish it would stop

SMALL

The underachiever of the statistical functions

DSTDEV

The deviation detective

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

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

COUNT

Simple

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

SMALL

Simple

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

DSTDEV

Advanced

DSTDEV 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

COUNT

Range

COUNT accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets Click to see all.

DSTDEV

Range

DSTDEV accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets Click to see all.
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

COUNT

Excel 2016

COUNT is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version Click to see all.

Excel 2013

COUNT is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.

SMALL

Excel 2016

SMALL is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version Click to see all.

Excel 2013

SMALL is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.

DSTDEV

Excel 97

DSTDEV is compatible with Excel 97 Excel functions that work in the classic Excel 97 version Click to see all.
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

COUNT

Web Excel

COUNT runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions Click to see all.
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

COUNT

1

COUNT needs 1 required arguments Click to see all.

SMALL

2

SMALL needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

DSTDEV

3

DSTDEV 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

COUNT

Number

COUNT accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.

Array

COUNT accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations Click to see all.

SMALL

Number

SMALL accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.

DSTDEV

Text

DSTDEV accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing Click to see all.

Criteria

DSTDEV accepts Criteria as input types Excel functions that use specific criteria for filtering and conditional operations Click to see all.

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

COUNT

Fast And Efficient

Easy To Understand

Functions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn Click to see all.

Widely Used

SMALL

Easy To Understand

Functions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn Click to see all.

Reliable Results

DSTDEV

Statistical Accuracy

Excel functions with high statistical accuracy ensure precise mathematical and analytical results Click to see all.

Database Filtering

Functions that filter and sort database-like data structures Click to see all.

Accurate Statistical Measure

Functions that provide accurate statistical calculations and metrics Click to see all.

Database Friendly
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

COUNT

Limited To Numbers Only

Ignores Text Cells

SMALL

Array Size Limitations

Static Ranking

DSTDEV

Complex Implementation

Limited Use Cases

Limited Application

Complex Setup

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to COUNT

Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations

📈 is more versatile than COUNT

🛠 is more reliable than COUNT

⭐ is rated higher than COUNT

Known for Finding Lowest Value

⚙ performs better than COUNT

Known for Basic Statistical Calculation

⚙ performs better than COUNT

Known for Count Non-Empty Cells

📈 is more versatile than COUNT

⚙ performs better than COUNT

🛠 is more reliable than COUNT

⭐ is rated higher than COUNT

Known for Finding Highest Value

⚙ performs better than COUNT

Known for Converting Row Data To Columns

📈 is more versatile than COUNT

⭐ is rated higher than COUNT

Known for Multiplying Numbers Together

Known for Conditional Average Calculations

🔢 needs fewer arguments than COUNT

Known for Round Numbers

🔢 needs fewer arguments than COUNT

📈 is more versatile than COUNT

⚙ performs better than COUNT

⭐ is rated higher than COUNT

Known for Multiple Condition Sum

🔢 needs fewer arguments than COUNT

📈 is more versatile than COUNT