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FORECAST vs KURT vs DSTDEVP
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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 typesFor all*Operation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsFor all*
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFORECAST- Financial ProfessionalsFORECAST is designed for Financial Professionals. Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning Click to see all.
- Data AnalystsFORECAST is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
- ScientistsFORECAST is designed for Scientists. Excel functions used in scientific calculations and research Click to see all.
KURT- ScientistsKURT is designed for Scientists. Excel functions used in scientific calculations and research Click to see all.
- StatisticiansKURT is designed for Statisticians. Excel functions designed for statistical analysis and probability calculations Click to see all.
DSTDEVP
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionFORECAST- Linear Trend PredictionFORECAST is known for Linear Trend Prediction.
KURT- Measuring Data PeakednessKURT is known for Measuring Data Peakedness.
DSTDEVP- Population Standard DeviationDSTDEVP is known for Population Standard Deviation.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionFORECAST- Based on least squares regression method
KURT- Named after mathematician Karl Pearson
DSTDEVP- Essential in scientific research
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionFORECAST- The crystal ball of Excel functions
KURT- Makes statisticians excited and everyone else confused
DSTDEVP- The population predictor
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyFor all*
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersFor all*KURTDSTDEVPVersion Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.For all*FORECAST- Excel 2016FORECAST is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2013FORECAST is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.
KURT- Excel 2016KURT is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2013KURT is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.
DSTDEVPOperating System 💾
Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platformsFor all*- WindowsExcel functions optimized for Windows operating system
- MacOSExcel functions optimized for MacOS users
FORECASTKURTRequired Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyFORECASTKURTDSTDEVPRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFORECAST- ArrayFORECAST accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations Click to see all.
- NumberFORECAST accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.
KURT- NumberKURT accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.
- ArrayKURT accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations Click to see all.
DSTDEVP- RangeDSTDEVP accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.
- TextDSTDEVP accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing Click to see all.
- CriteriaDSTDEVP 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 functionFORECAST- Statistical AccuracyExcel functions with high statistical accuracy ensure precise mathematical and analytical results Click to see all.
- Trend Analysis
- Professional
- Scientific Prediction
- Based On Historical DataFunctions that analyze and process historical time-series data Click to see all.
KURT- Advanced Statistics
- Precise Calculations
- Professional
DSTDEVP- Population Analysis
- Database Integration
- Population Standard Deviation
- Database Compatible
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionFORECAST- Assumes Linear Relationship
- Complex Setup
- Sensitive To Outliers
KURT- Complex For Beginners
- Specific Use Case
DSTDEVP- Specialized Usage
- Complex Syntax
- Complex For Beginners
- Specific Use Case
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to FORECAST
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum🛠 is more reliable than FORECAST
⭐ is rated higher than FORECAST
MATCH
Known for Position Finding🛠 is more reliable than FORECAST
⭐ is rated higher than FORECAST
MODE
Known for Finding Most Frequent Value📊 is easier to use than FORECAST
⚙ performs better than FORECAST
🛠 is more reliable than FORECAST
⭐ is rated higher than FORECAST
AVERAGEIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Based Average🛠 is more reliable than FORECAST
⭐ is rated higher than FORECAST
PMT
Known for Calculate Loan Payments📊 is easier to use than FORECAST
⚙ performs better than FORECAST
🛠 is more reliable than FORECAST
⭐ is rated higher than FORECAST
AVERAGE
Known for Basic Statistical Calculation📊 is easier to use than FORECAST
⚙ performs better than FORECAST
🛠 is more reliable than FORECAST
⭐ is rated higher than FORECAST
SMALL
Known for Finding Nth Smallest Value📊 is easier to use than FORECAST
⚙ performs better than FORECAST
🛠 is more reliable than FORECAST
⭐ is rated higher than FORECAST
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations📊 is easier to use than FORECAST
⚙ performs better than FORECAST
🛠 is more reliable than FORECAST
⭐ is rated higher than FORECAST
FREQUENCY
Known for Distribution Analysis⚙ performs better than FORECAST
🛠 is more reliable than FORECAST
⭐ is rated higher than FORECAST
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers📊 is easier to use than FORECAST
⚙ performs better than FORECAST
🛠 is more reliable than FORECAST
⭐ is rated higher than FORECAST