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INDEX_MATCH vs DMIN 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

INDEX_MATCH

Lookup & Reference

INDEX_MATCH belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. Excel functions for searching and referencing data across spreadsheets 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.

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

INDEX_MATCH

Retrieval

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

DMIN

Calculation

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

DSTDEV

Calculation

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

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

INDEX_MATCH

Business Managers

INDEX_MATCH is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making 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

INDEX_MATCH

Data Lookup

INDEX_MATCH is used for Data Lookup. Functions for finding and retrieving specific data Click to see all.

Data Analysis

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

DMIN

Data Analysis

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

INDEX_MATCH

Two-Way Lookup Power

INDEX_MATCH is known for Two-Way Lookup Power.

DMIN

Database Min Value

DMIN is known for Database Min Value.

DSTDEV

Database Standard Deviation

DSTDEV is known for Database Standard Deviation.

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

INDEX_MATCH

Used in 80% of advanced Excel formulas

DMIN

Oldest database function still in use

DSTDEV

Most used in quality control
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

INDEX_MATCH

The relationship status of Excel functions: It's complicated

DMIN

The minimalist's favorite function

DSTDEV

The deviation detective

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*

Array

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

Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets

DMIN

Number

DMIN accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations Click to see all.

DSTDEV

Number

DSTDEV accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations 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

INDEX_MATCH

Excel 2016

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

Excel 2013

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

Microsoft 365

INDEX_MATCH is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform Click to see all.

DMIN

Excel 97

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

For all*

Windows

Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system
MacOS

Excel functions optimized for MacOS users

INDEX_MATCH

Web Excel

INDEX_MATCH 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

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

INDEX_MATCH

Number

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

Array

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

DMIN

Text

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

Criteria

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

INDEX_MATCH

More Flexible Than VLOOKUP

Can Search Both Ways

Better Performance

Column Independent

DMIN

Database Specific Operations

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

Criteria Flexibility

Precise Database Filtering

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

INDEX_MATCH

Requires Two Functions

Steeper Learning Curve

Complex Syntax

DMIN

Requires Database Structure

Limited Use Cases

Requires Structured Data

Complex Syntax

DSTDEV

Complex Implementation

Limited Use Cases

Limited Application

Complex Setup

Ratings Comparison

Ease of Use Score 📊

User-rated score for function's ease of use

INDEX_MATCH

7.2

User-rated score for function's ease of use (25%) Having high ease of use score means the function is more intuitive and user-friendly. Click to see all.

DMIN

6

User-rated score for function's ease of use (25%) Having high ease of use score means the function is more intuitive and user-friendly. Click to see all.

DSTDEV

5.5

User-rated score for function's ease of use (25%) Having high ease of use score means the function is more intuitive and user-friendly. Click to see all.
Versatility Score 📈

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios

INDEX_MATCH

9.8 🥇Most Versatile Excel Function

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios (25%) Functions with higher versatility scores can be used in more diverse scenarios and applications. Click to see all.

DMIN

6.5

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios (25%) Functions with higher versatility scores can be used in more diverse scenarios and applications. Click to see all.

DSTDEV

6.5

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios (25%) Functions with higher versatility scores can be used in more diverse scenarios and applications. Click to see all.
Performance Score ⚙

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency

INDEX_MATCH

9.5

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency (25%) Functions with higher performance scores execute faster and use system resources more efficiently. Click to see all.

DMIN

8.8

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency (25%) Functions with higher performance scores execute faster and use system resources more efficiently. Click to see all.

DSTDEV

8.8

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency (25%) Functions with higher performance scores execute faster and use system resources more efficiently. Click to see all.
Reliability Score 🛠

Rating for function's consistency and error handling

INDEX_MATCH

9.7

Rating for function's consistency and error handling (25%) Functions with higher reliability scores produce more consistent results and handle edge cases better. Click to see all.

DMIN

9

Rating for function's consistency and error handling (25%) Functions with higher reliability scores produce more consistent results and handle edge cases better. Click to see all.

DSTDEV

9

Rating for function's consistency and error handling (25%) Functions with higher reliability scores produce more consistent results and handle edge cases better. Click to see all.
Score ⭐

Overall rating combining all scoring attributes

INDEX_MATCH

9.05

The overall score for INDEX_MATCH is 9.05. Click to see all.

DMIN

7.6

The overall score for DMIN is 7.6. Click to see all.

DSTDEV

7.5

The overall score for DSTDEV is 7.5. Click to see all.

Alternatives to INDEX_MATCH

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Known for Database Product Calculation

Known for Database Variance

Known for Database Operations

📊 is easier to use than DMIN

📈 is more versatile than DMIN

⭐ is rated higher than DMIN

Known for Population Standard Deviation

Known for Population Variance

Known for Single Value Retrieval

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 Multiple Criteria Counting

📊 is easier to use than DMIN

📈 is more versatile than DMIN

⭐ is rated higher than DMIN