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GETPIVOTDATA vs DVAR

GETPIVOTDATA

Known for PivotTable Data Extraction

DVAR

Known for Database Variance

Table of content

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

GETPIVOTDATA

Database

GETPIVOTDATA belongs to the Database category. Excel functions for managing and analyzing database-like data Click to see all.

DVAR

Statistical

DVAR 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

GETPIVOTDATA

Retrieval

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

DVAR

Calculation

DVAR 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

Both*

Data Analysts

Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation

GETPIVOTDATA

Business Managers

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

DVAR

Statisticians

DVAR 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

GETPIVOTDATA

Data Analysis

GETPIVOTDATA 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.

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

GETPIVOTDATA

PivotTable Data Extraction

GETPIVOTDATA is known for PivotTable Data Extraction.

DVAR

Database Variance

DVAR is known for Database Variance.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

GETPIVOTDATA

Excel 2002

GETPIVOTDATA was created in Excel 2002. Functions that debuted in Excel 2002 version Click to see all.

DVAR

Excel 95

DVAR 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

Both*

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

GETPIVOTDATA

Created for PivotTable automation

DVAR

Statisticians favorite database function
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

GETPIVOTDATA

The function that makes pivot tables less pivoty

DVAR

Makes variance feel important

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

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

Both*

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

Both*

Range

Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets

DVAR

Number

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

Array

DVAR accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.
Version Compatibility 💻

Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.

Both*

Excel 2019

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version

GETPIVOTDATA

Excel 2016

GETPIVOTDATA is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 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.
Operating System 💾

Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms

Both*

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

GETPIVOTDATA

2

GETPIVOTDATA needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

DVAR

3

DVAR needs 3 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

Both*

Range

Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
Text

Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing

DVAR

Criteria

DVAR 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

GETPIVOTDATA

Precise Data Retrieval

Automation Friendly

DVAR

Statistical Precision

Database Integration

Accurate Statistical Analysis

Database Compatible
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

Both*

Complex Syntax

GETPIVOTDATA

PivotTable Dependency

Functions that only work in conjunction with PivotTables Click to see all.

DVAR

Limited Audience

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

Complex For Beginners

Limited Use Cases