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SMALL vs DSTDEV
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Basic Classification Comparison
Function Category 📊
Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function typesBoth*Operation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsBoth*
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionSMALL- Finding Nth Smallest ValueSMALL is known for Finding Nth Smallest Value.
DSTDEV- Database Standard DeviationDSTDEV is known for Database Standard Deviation.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionSMALL- Commonly used in grade calculations
DSTDEV- Most used in quality control
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionSMALL- 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 effectivelySMALLDSTDEV
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersBoth*- NumberExcel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
- ArrayExcel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data
DSTDEVVersion Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.Both*SMALL- Excel 2016SMALL is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2013SMALL is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.
DSTDEVOperating System 💾
Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platformsBoth*Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlySMALLDSTDEVRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionBoth*SMALLDSTDEV
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionSMALL- Easy To UnderstandFunctions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn Click to see all.
- Reliable Results
DSTDEV- Statistical AccuracyExcel functions with high statistical accuracy ensure precise mathematical and analytical results Click to see all.
- Database FilteringFunctions that filter and sort database-like data structures Click to see all.
- Accurate Statistical MeasureFunctions that provide accurate statistical calculations and metrics Click to see all.
- Database Friendly
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionSMALL- Array Size Limitations
- Static Ranking
DSTDEV- Complex Implementation
- Limited Use Cases
- Limited Application
- Complex Setup
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to SMALL
DMIN
Known for Database Min Value📊 is easier to use than DSTDEV
⭐ is rated higher than DSTDEV
DMAX
Known for Database Max Value📊 is easier to use than DSTDEV
⭐ is rated higher than DSTDEV
DCOUNT
Known for Database Operations📊 is easier to use than DSTDEV
📈 is more versatile than DSTDEV
⭐ is rated higher than DSTDEV
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting📊 is easier to use than DSTDEV
📈 is more versatile than DSTDEV
⭐ is rated higher than DSTDEV
LARGE
Known for Finding Nth Largest Value📊 is easier to use than DSTDEV
📈 is more versatile than DSTDEV
⭐ is rated higher than DSTDEV