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SMALL vs KURT 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*SMALLKURTDVAR
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.
KURT- Measuring Data PeakednessKURT is known for Measuring Data Peakedness.
DVAR- Database VarianceDVAR is known for Database Variance.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionSMALL- Commonly used in grade calculations
KURT- Named after mathematician Karl Pearson
DVAR- Statisticians favorite database function
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionSMALL- The underachiever of the statistical functions
KURT- Makes statisticians excited and everyone else confused
DVAR- Makes variance feel important
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelySMALLKURTDVAR
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
DVARVersion 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.
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.
DVAROperating 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 properlySMALLKURTDVARRequired 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.
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.
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 functionSMALL- Easy To UnderstandFunctions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn Click to see all.
- Reliable Results
KURT- Advanced Statistics
- Precise Calculations
- Professional
DVAR- Statistical Precision
- Database Integration
- Accurate Statistical Analysis
- Database Compatible
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionSMALL- Array Size Limitations
- Static Ranking
KURT- Complex For Beginners
- Specific Use Case
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 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
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
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