Two functions in Microsoft Excel, Pearson and Correl, appear to be identical.

The help for each function doesn't mention the other, and neither do the
'See Also' links.

That leaves the user (like me) puzzling over which one to use.

Solution: Note in the help that this function is the same as ...

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