Compact mode
SUM vs KURT vs DVAR
Table of content
Basic Classification Comparison
Function Category 📊
Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function typesSUMKURTDVAROperation 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 functionSUM- Data AnalystsSUM is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
- Business ManagersSUM is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.
KURT- ScientistsKURT is designed for Scientists. Excel functions used in scientific calculations and research Click to see all.
- StatisticiansKURT is designed for Statisticians. Excel functions designed for statistical analysis and probability calculations Click to see all.
DVARPurpose 📝
Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel functionSUM- Data AnalysisSUM is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.
- Data AggregationSUM is used for Data Aggregation. Functions for combining and summarizing data Click to see all.
KURTDVAR
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionSUM- Basic Arithmetic CalculationsSUM is known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations.
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 functionSUM- Most commonly used function in Excel
KURT- Named after mathematician Karl Pearson
DVAR- Statisticians favorite database function
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionSUM- Making adding numbers look complicated since 1985
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 effectivelySUMKURTDVAR
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersFor all*KURTDVARVersion Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.For all*SUM- Excel 2016SUM is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2013SUM is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.
- Microsoft 365SUM is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform Click to see all.
- Excel OnlineSUM is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform 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
SUMKURTRequired Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlySUMKURTDVARRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionSUM- NumberSUM accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.
- RangeSUM accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.
- ArraySUM accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs 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 functionSUM- Easy To Use
- Widely Recognized
- Versatile
- Fast Calculation
KURT- Advanced Statistics
- Precise Calculations
- Professional
DVAR- Statistical Precision
- Database Integration
- Accurate Statistical Analysis
- Database Compatible
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionSUM- Limited To Numbers Only
- Cannot Handle Text
- No Text Handling
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 SUM
COUNTA
Known for Count Non-Empty Cells⚙ performs better than SUM
AVERAGE
Known for Basic Statistical Calculation⚙ performs better than SUM
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum🔢 needs fewer arguments than SUM
MAX
Known for Finding Highest Value⚙ performs better than SUM
MIN
Known for Finding Lowest Value⚙ performs better than SUM
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers🔢 needs fewer arguments than SUM
⚙ performs better than SUM
IF
Known for Conditional Statements🔢 needs fewer arguments than SUM
📈 is more versatile than SUM