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SMALL vs DSUM vs KURT
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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 typesSMALLDSUMKURTOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsSMALLDSUMKURT
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionSMALL- Data AnalystsSMALL is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
- StatisticiansSMALL is designed for Statisticians. Excel functions designed for statistical analysis and probability calculations Click to see all.
DSUM- Financial ProfessionalsDSUM is designed for Financial Professionals. Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning Click to see all.
- Data AnalystsDSUM is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
KURTPurpose 📝
Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel functionSMALLDSUM- Data AnalysisDSUM is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.
- Financial CalculationsDSUM is used for Financial Calculations. Excel functions designed for financial analysis and monetary calculations Click to see all.
KURT
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionSMALL- Finding Nth Smallest ValueSMALL is known for Finding Nth Smallest Value.
DSUM- Database Sum OperationsDSUM is known for Database Sum Operations.
KURT- Measuring Data PeakednessKURT is known for Measuring Data Peakedness.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionSMALL- Commonly used in grade calculations
DSUM- Less known but powerful feature
KURT- Named after mathematician Karl Pearson
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionSMALL- The underachiever of the statistical functions
DSUM- The calculator that went to business school
KURT- Makes statisticians excited and everyone else confused
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelySMALLDSUMKURT
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersFor all*SMALLKURTVersion Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.For all*Operating 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 properlySMALLDSUMKURTRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionSMALL- NumberSMALL accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.
- RangeSMALL accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.
DSUM- RangeDSUM accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.
- RangeDSUM accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.
- RangeDSUM accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.
KURT
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionSMALL- Easy To UnderstandFunctions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn Click to see all.
- Reliable Results
DSUM- Powerful Database CalculationsExcel functions for database calculations enable efficient handling of structured data collections Click to see all.
- Complex Criteria Support
KURT- Advanced Statistics
- Precise Calculations
- Professional
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionSMALL- Array Size Limitations
- Static Ranking
DSUM- Complicated Syntax
- Requires Database Structure
KURT- Complex For Beginners
- Specific Use Case
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to SMALL
AVERAGEIF
Known for Conditional Average Calculations⚙ performs better than SMALL
🛠 is more reliable than SMALL
⭐ is rated higher than SMALL
COUNTIF
Known for Counting With Conditions📈 is more versatile than SMALL
MODE
Known for Finding Most Frequent Value⚙ performs better than SMALL
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting📈 is more versatile than SMALL
⭐ is rated higher than SMALL
SUMIF
Known for Conditional Sum Calculations📈 is more versatile than SMALL
IFERROR
Known for Error Handling And Prevention📊 is easier to use than SMALL
📈 is more versatile than SMALL
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells📊 is easier to use than SMALL
📈 is more versatile than SMALL
⚙ performs better than SMALL
🛠 is more reliable than SMALL
⭐ is rated higher than SMALL
AVERAGEIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Based Average📈 is more versatile than SMALL
AVERAGE
Known for Basic Statistical Calculation📊 is easier to use than SMALL
📈 is more versatile than SMALL
⚙ performs better than SMALL
🛠 is more reliable than SMALL
⭐ is rated higher than SMALL