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COUNTIFS vs DVAR vs DSTDEVP

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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

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Statistical

Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations
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

COUNTIFS

Business Managers

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

Analysts

COUNTIFS is designed for Analysts. Excel functions essential for data analysis and reporting Click to see all.

DVAR

Statisticians

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

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

COUNTIFS

Data Analysis

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

DVAR

Statistical Analysis

DVAR is used for Statistical Analysis. Excel functions designed for statistical calculations and data analysis 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.

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

COUNTIFS

Multiple Criteria Counting

COUNTIFS is known for Multiple Criteria Counting.

DVAR

Database Variance

DVAR is known for Database Variance.

DSTDEVP

Population Standard Deviation

DSTDEVP is known for Population Standard Deviation.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

COUNTIFS

Excel 2007

COUNTIFS was created in Excel 2007. Functions first introduced in Excel 2007 release Click to see all.

DVAR

Excel 95

DVAR was created in Excel 95. Functions that came with Excel 95 release Click to see all.

DSTDEVP

Excel 95

DSTDEVP 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

COUNTIFS

Enhanced version of COUNTIF

DVAR

Statisticians favorite database function

DSTDEVP

Essential in scientific research
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

COUNTIFS

The function that makes counting feel like detective work

DVAR

Makes variance feel important

DSTDEVP

The population predictor

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

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

COUNTIFS

Intermediate

COUNTIFS has a Intermediate complexity level. Excel functions with moderate complexity for various tasks Click to see all.

DVAR

Advanced

DVAR has a Advanced complexity level. Complex Excel functions for sophisticated calculations and operations Click to see all.

DSTDEVP

Advanced

DSTDEVP 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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Array

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

Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets
Number

Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
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

COUNTIFS

Excel 2016

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

Excel 2013

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

DVAR

Excel 97

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

DSTDEVP

Excel 97

DSTDEVP 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

COUNTIFS

Web Excel

COUNTIFS 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

COUNTIFS

2

COUNTIFS needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

DVAR

3

DVAR needs 3 required arguments Click to see all.

DSTDEVP

3

DSTDEVP 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
Text

Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing

COUNTIFS

Number

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

DVAR

Criteria

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

DSTDEVP

Criteria

DSTDEVP 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

COUNTIFS

Flexible Criteria Options

Multiple Conditions

Easy To Use

Handles Multiple Criteria

Flexible

DVAR

Statistical Precision

Database Integration

Accurate Statistical Analysis

Database Compatible

DSTDEVP

Population Analysis

Database Integration

Population Standard Deviation

Database Compatible
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

COUNTIFS

Complex Syntax For Multiple Criteria

Performance Issues With Large Datasets

Limited To Equal Conditions Only

Case Sensitive

Functions where text matching is affected by letter case can cause unexpected results Click to see all.

DVAR

Limited Audience

Functions designed for particular user groups, reducing general usability Click to see all.

Complex Syntax

Complex For Beginners

Limited Use Cases

DSTDEVP

Specialized Usage

Complex Syntax

Complex For Beginners

Specific Use Case