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LARGE vs DSTDEV vs DVARP
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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
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionLARGE- Finding Nth Largest ValueLARGE is known for Finding Nth Largest Value.
DSTDEV- Database Standard DeviationDSTDEV is known for Database Standard Deviation.
DVARP- Population VarianceDVARP is known for Population Variance.
History Comparison
Creation Date 📅
Original release date of the Excel functionLARGEDSTDEV- Excel 95DSTDEV was created in Excel 95. Functions that came with Excel 95 release Click to see all.
DVARP
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionLARGE- Popular in sports statistics
DSTDEV- Most used in quality control
DVARP- Popular in academic research
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionLARGE- The function for people who think being average isn't good enough
DSTDEV- The deviation detective
DVARP- The statistician's secret weapon
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyLARGEDSTDEVDVARP
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
DSTDEVDVARPVersion Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.For all*LARGE- Excel 2016LARGE is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2013LARGE is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.
DSTDEVDVARPOperating System 💾
Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platformsFor all*Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyLARGEDSTDEVDVARPRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*LARGEDSTDEV- 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.
DVARP
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionLARGE- Simple To Use
- Flexible Ranking
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
DVARP- Population Calculations
- Database Integration
- Population Variance CalculationExcel functions calculating population variance provide accurate statistical analysis of entire data sets Click to see all.
- Database Compatible
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionLARGE- Array Size Limitations
- Not Dynamic
DSTDEV- Complex Implementation
- Limited Use Cases
- Limited Application
- Complex Setup
DVARP- Highly Specialized
- Complex Setup
- Specific Use Case
- Complex Syntax
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to LARGE
COUNTIF
Known for Counting With Conditions📈 is more versatile than LARGE
AVERAGEIF
Known for Conditional Average Calculations⚙ performs better than LARGE
🛠 is more reliable than LARGE
⭐ is rated higher than LARGE
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting📈 is more versatile than LARGE
⭐ is rated higher than LARGE
MODE
Known for Finding Most Frequent Value⚙ performs better than LARGE
AVERAGE
Known for Basic Statistical Calculation📊 is easier to use than LARGE
📈 is more versatile than LARGE
⚙ performs better than LARGE
🛠 is more reliable than LARGE
⭐ is rated higher than LARGE
SUMIF
Known for Conditional Sum Calculations📈 is more versatile than LARGE
IFERROR
Known for Error Handling And Prevention📊 is easier to use than LARGE
📈 is more versatile than LARGE
DSUM
Known for Database Sum Operations🔢 needs fewer arguments than LARGE
📈 is more versatile than LARGE
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers📊 is easier to use than LARGE
📈 is more versatile than LARGE
⚙ performs better than LARGE
🛠 is more reliable than LARGE
⭐ is rated higher than LARGE