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SMALL vs IFERROR vs DSTDEV
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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 typesSMALLIFERRORDSTDEVOperation 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*SMALLIFERRORDSTDEV
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.
IFERROR- Error Handling And PreventionIFERROR is known for Error Handling And Prevention.
DSTDEV- Database Standard DeviationDSTDEV is known for Database Standard Deviation.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionSMALL- Commonly used in grade calculations
IFERROR- Created after user complaints
DSTDEV- Most used in quality control
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionSMALL- The underachiever of the statistical functions
IFERROR- Excel's way of saying 'nothing to see here'
DSTDEV- The deviation detective
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelySMALLIFERRORDSTDEV
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersFor all*SMALLIFERROR- TextIFERROR accepts Text as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation Click to see all.
- ErrorIFERROR accepts Error as input data. Excel functions for managing and handling error values Click to see all.
DSTDEVVersion Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.For all*SMALL- Excel 2016SMALL is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2013SMALL is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.
IFERROR- Excel 2016IFERROR is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2013IFERROR is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2007IFERROR is compatible with Excel 2007 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2007 version Click to see all.
DSTDEVOperating 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 properlySMALLIFERRORDSTDEVRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*SMALLIFERROR- ErrorIFERROR accepts Error as input types Excel functions designed to handle and manage calculation errors effectively Click to see all.
- NumberIFERROR accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.
DSTDEV
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
IFERROR- Prevents Formula Errors
- Clean Presentation
- Easy To Implement
- Clear Error Messages
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
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionSMALL- Array Size Limitations
- Static Ranking
IFERROR- Can Mask Real ErrorsFunctions that could conceal underlying data or calculation problems from users Click to see all.
- Binary Output Only
- Limited Flexibility
- Only Handles Errors
DSTDEV- Complex Implementation
- Limited Use Cases
- Limited Application
- Complex Setup
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
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting📈 is more versatile than SMALL
⭐ is rated higher than SMALL
MODE
Known for Finding Most Frequent Value⚙ performs better than SMALL
SUMIF
Known for Conditional Sum Calculations📈 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
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
DSUM
Known for Database Sum Operations🔢 needs fewer arguments than SMALL
📈 is more versatile than SMALL
AVERAGEIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Based Average📈 is more versatile than SMALL