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DSUM vs DSTDEV 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

DSUM

Database

DSUM 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.

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

DSUM

Aggregation

DSUM performs Aggregation operations. Excel functions for combining and summarizing data Click to see all.

DSTDEV

Calculation

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

DPRODUCT

Calculation

DPRODUCT 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

For all*

Data Analysts

Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation

DSUM

Financial Professionals

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

DSUM

Data Analysis

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

Financial Calculations

DSUM is used for Financial Calculations. Excel functions designed for financial analysis and monetary calculations 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.

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

DSUM

Database Sum Operations

DSUM is known for Database Sum Operations.

DSTDEV

Database Standard Deviation

DSTDEV is known for Database Standard Deviation.

DPRODUCT

Database Product Calculation

DPRODUCT is known for Database Product Calculation.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

DSUM

Excel 97

DSUM 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.

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

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

DSUM

Less known but powerful feature

DSTDEV

Most used in quality control

DPRODUCT

Rarely used but irreplaceable
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

DSUM

The calculator that went to business school

DSTDEV

The deviation detective

DPRODUCT

The multiplicative mastermind

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

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

For all*

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

DSTDEV

Array

DSTDEV accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.

Range

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

DPRODUCT

Array

DPRODUCT accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.

Range

DPRODUCT 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.

For all*

Excel 2019

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version

DSUM

Excel 2016

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

Excel 2013

DSUM 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.

DPRODUCT

Excel 97

DPRODUCT 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
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
Range

Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
Range

Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

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.

DPRODUCT

Text

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

Criteria

DPRODUCT 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

DSUM

Powerful Database Calculations

Excel functions for database calculations enable efficient handling of structured data collections Click to see all.

Complex Criteria Support

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

DPRODUCT

Unique Multiplication Capability

Database Filtering

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

Multiplication In Database

Flexible Criteria
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

DSUM

Complicated Syntax

Requires Database Structure

DSTDEV

Complex Implementation

Limited Use Cases

Limited Application

Complex Setup

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

Ratings Comparison

Ease of Use Score 📊

User-rated score for function's ease of use

DSUM

6.5

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.

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.

DPRODUCT

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

DSUM

8

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.

DPRODUCT

5.5

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

DSUM

8.5

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.

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.

DPRODUCT

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

For all*

9
Score ⭐

Overall rating combining all scoring attributes

DSUM

8

The overall score for DSUM is 8. Click to see all.

DSTDEV

7.5

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

DPRODUCT

7.1

The overall score for DPRODUCT is 7.1. Click to see all.

Alternatives to DSUM

Known for Database Variance

Known for Population Variance

Known for Population Standard Deviation

Known for Database Min Value

📊 is easier to use than DSTDEV

⭐ is rated higher than DSTDEV

Known for Database Max Value

📊 is easier to use than DSTDEV

⭐ is rated higher than DSTDEV

Known for Single Value Retrieval

Known for Database Operations

📊 is easier to use than DSTDEV

📈 is more versatile than DSTDEV

⭐ is rated higher than DSTDEV

Known for Finding Nth Smallest Value

📊 is easier to use than DSTDEV

📈 is more versatile than DSTDEV

⭐ is rated higher than DSTDEV

Known for Multiple Criteria Counting

📊 is easier to use than DSTDEV

📈 is more versatile than DSTDEV

⭐ is rated higher than DSTDEV

Known for Finding Nth Largest Value

📊 is easier to use than DSTDEV

📈 is more versatile than DSTDEV

⭐ is rated higher than DSTDEV