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KURT vs DSTDEV vs DVAR
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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 functionFor all*KURTDSTDEVDVAR
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionKURT- Measuring Data PeakednessKURT is known for Measuring Data Peakedness.
DSTDEV- Database Standard DeviationDSTDEV is known for Database Standard Deviation.
DVAR- Database VarianceDVAR is known for Database Variance.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionKURT- Named after mathematician Karl Pearson
DSTDEV- Most used in quality control
DVAR- Statisticians favorite database function
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionKURT- Makes statisticians excited and everyone else confused
DSTDEV- The deviation detective
DVAR- Makes variance feel important
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*- NumberExcel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
- ArrayExcel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data
DSTDEVDVARVersion Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.For 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.
DSTDEVDVAROperating 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
KURTRequired Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyKURTDSTDEVDVARRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionKURT- 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.
DSTDEV- RangeDSTDEV accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.
- TextDSTDEV accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing Click to see all.
- CriteriaDSTDEV accepts Criteria as input types Excel functions that use specific criteria for filtering and conditional operations Click to see all.
DVAR- RangeDVAR accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.
- TextDVAR accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing Click to see all.
- CriteriaDVAR 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 functionKURT- Advanced Statistics
- Precise Calculations
- Professional
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
DVAR- Statistical Precision
- Database Integration
- Accurate Statistical Analysis
- Database Compatible
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionKURT- Complex For Beginners
- Specific Use Case
DSTDEV- Complex Implementation
- Limited Use Cases
- Limited Application
- Complex Setup
DVAR- Limited AudienceFunctions designed for particular user groups, reducing general usability Click to see all.
- Complex Syntax
- Complex For Beginners
- Limited Use Cases
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to KURT
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
PRODUCT
Known for Multiplying Numbers Together📊 is easier to use than KURT
📈 is more versatile than KURT
⭐ is rated higher than KURT
AVERAGE
Known for Basic Statistical Calculation📊 is easier to use than KURT
📈 is more versatile than KURT
⚙ performs better 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
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
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
DSTDEVP
Known for Population Standard Deviation🔢 needs fewer arguments than KURT
📈 is more versatile 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