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AVERAGE 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 functionAVERAGE- StudentsAVERAGE is designed for Students. Excel functions helpful for academic work and learning Click to see all.
- Data AnalystsAVERAGE is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation 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 functionAVERAGE- Basic Statistical CalculationAVERAGE is known for Basic Statistical Calculation.
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 functionAVERAGE- Most basic statistical function
KURT- Named after mathematician Karl Pearson
DSTDEVP- Essential in scientific research
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionAVERAGE- Making averages average since Excel began
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 effectivelyAVERAGEKURTDSTDEVP
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*AVERAGE- Excel 2016AVERAGE is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2013AVERAGE is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.
- Microsoft 365AVERAGE is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform Click to see all.
- Excel OnlineAVERAGE is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform 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
AVERAGEKURTRequired Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyAVERAGEKURTDSTDEVPRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionAVERAGE- NumberAVERAGE accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.
- RangeAVERAGE accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.
- ArrayAVERAGE accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations 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 functionAVERAGE- Simple To Use
- Common Function
- Universal
KURT- Advanced Statistics
- Precise Calculations
- Professional
DSTDEVP- Population Analysis
- Database Integration
- Population Standard Deviation
- Database Compatible
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionAVERAGE- Ignores Text
- Includes Zero ValuesFunctions that consider zero values in calculations, impacting statistical results Click to see all.
- Numbers Only
- No Weights
KURT- Complex For Beginners
- Specific Use Case
DSTDEVP- Specialized Usage
- Complex Syntax
- Complex For Beginners
- Specific Use Case
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to AVERAGE
MODE
Known for Finding Most Frequent Value📊 is easier to use than KURT
📈 is more versatile than KURT
⭐ is rated higher than KURT
FORECAST
Known for Linear Trend Prediction🔢 needs fewer arguments than KURT
📊 is easier to use than KURT
📈 is more versatile than KURT
⭐ is rated higher than KURT
FREQUENCY
Known for Distribution Analysis🔢 needs fewer arguments than KURT
📊 is easier to use than KURT
📈 is more versatile than KURT
⭐ is rated higher than KURT
PRODUCT
Known for Multiplying Numbers Together📊 is easier to use than KURT
📈 is more versatile than KURT
⭐ is rated higher than KURT
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells📊 is easier to use than KURT
📈 is more versatile than KURT
⭐ is rated higher than KURT
AVERAGEIF
Known for Conditional Average Calculations🔢 needs fewer arguments than KURT
📊 is easier to use than KURT
📈 is more versatile than KURT
⭐ is rated higher than KURT
SMALL
Known for Finding Nth Smallest Value🔢 needs fewer arguments than KURT
📊 is easier to use than KURT
📈 is more versatile than KURT
⭐ is rated higher than KURT
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations📊 is easier to use than KURT
📈 is more versatile than KURT
🛠 is more reliable than KURT
⭐ is rated higher than KURT
PMT
Known for Calculate Loan Payments🔢 needs fewer arguments than KURT
📊 is easier to use than KURT
📈 is more versatile than KURT
⚙ performs better than KURT
⭐ is rated higher than KURT
POWER
Known for Exponential Calculations🔢 needs fewer arguments than KURT
📊 is easier to use than KURT
📈 is more versatile than KURT
⭐ is rated higher than KURT