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DMIN vs DSTDEVP vs DGET

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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

DMIN

Database

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

DSTDEVP

Statistical

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

DGET

Database

DGET 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

DMIN

Calculation

DMIN performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations Click to see all.

DSTDEVP

Calculation

DSTDEVP performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations Click to see all.

DGET

Retrieval

DGET performs Retrieval operations. Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources Click to see all.

Usage Context Comparison

For whom 👥

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

For all*

Data Analysts

Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation

DSTDEVP

Statisticians

DSTDEVP 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

DMIN

Data Analysis

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

DSTDEVP

Statistical Analysis

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

DGET

Data Analysis

DGET 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

DMIN

Database Min Value

DMIN is known for Database Min Value.

DSTDEVP

Population Standard Deviation

DSTDEVP is known for Population Standard Deviation.

DGET

Single Value Retrieval

DGET is known for Single Value Retrieval.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

For all*

Excel 95

Functions that came with Excel 95 release
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

For all*

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

DMIN

Oldest database function still in use

DSTDEVP

Essential in scientific research

DGET

Was intended to compete with Access functions
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

DMIN

The minimalist's favorite function

DSTDEVP

The population predictor

DGET

The needle in the haystack finder

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

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

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Advanced

Complex Excel functions for sophisticated calculations and operations

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

For all*

Number

Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
Array

Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data
Range

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 2019

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
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

For all*

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

For all*

3
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

For all*

Range

Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
Text

Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
Criteria

Excel functions that use specific criteria for filtering and conditional operations

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

DMIN

Database Specific Operations

Functions designed for database-like operations in Excel Click to see all.

Criteria Flexibility

Precise Database Filtering

Reliable Results

DSTDEVP

Population Analysis

Database Integration

Population Standard Deviation

Database Compatible

DGET

Precise Data Extraction

Excel functions for precise data extraction enable accurate retrieval of specific information Click to see all.

Criteria Filtering

Precise Single Value Extraction

Reliable
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

DMIN

Requires Database Structure

Limited Use Cases

Requires Structured Data

Complex Syntax

DSTDEVP

Specialized Usage

Complex Syntax

Complex For Beginners

Specific Use Case

DGET

Single Result Only

Functions that can only return one result even when multiple matches exist Click to see all.

Complex Setup

Returns Error If Multiple Matches

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to DMIN

Known for Database Max Value

Known for Database Product Calculation

Known for Database Variance

Known for Database Standard Deviation

Known for Database Operations

📊 is easier to use than DMIN

📈 is more versatile than DMIN

⭐ is rated higher than DMIN

Known for Population Variance

Known for Database Sum Operations

📊 is easier to use than DMIN

📈 is more versatile than DMIN

⭐ is rated higher than DMIN

Known for PivotTable Data Extraction

📊 is easier to use than DMIN

📈 is more versatile than DMIN

⭐ is rated higher than DMIN

Known for Two-Way Lookup Power

📊 is easier to use than DMIN

📈 is more versatile than DMIN

⚙ performs better than DMIN

🛠 is more reliable than DMIN

⭐ is rated higher than DMIN

Known for Multiple Criteria Counting

📊 is easier to use than DMIN

📈 is more versatile than DMIN

⭐ is rated higher than DMIN