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DSTDEV
Known for Database Standard Deviation
Table of content
Basic Classification
Function Category 📊
Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function typesOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs
Usage Context
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionPurpose 📝
Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function
History
Creation Date 📅
Original release date of the Excel functionCreated By 👤
Organization or team responsible for developing the function
Facts
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function- Most used in quality control
Usage Information
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively
Technical Details
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters- NumberDSTDEV accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations Click to see all.
- ArrayDSTDEV accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.
- RangeDSTDEV accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets Click to see all.
Version Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.Operating System 💾
Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platformsRequired Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function- RangeDSTDEV accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.
- 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.
Evaluation
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function- 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 function- Complex Implementation
- Limited Use Cases
- Limited Application
- Complex Setup
Ratings
Ease of Use Score 📊
User-rated score for function's ease of useVersatility Score 📈
Rating for function's adaptability to different scenariosPerformance Score ⚙
Rating for function's execution speed and efficiencyReliability Score 🛠
Rating for function's consistency and error handlingScore ⭐
Overall rating combining all scoring attributes
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DMAX
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DCOUNT
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SMALL
Known for Finding Nth Smallest Value📊 is easier to use than DSTDEV
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COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting📊 is easier to use than DSTDEV
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