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Lab 2Data Evaluation & ValidationExcel Scenarios & Functions
Simon Chapter 2 & 3
URBPL 5/6010: Urban ResearchUniversity of Utah
Pam Perlich – BUC 103Craig Forster – BEHS 101
Files for this Class Session Chapter 3
ConditionalFormat.xls Subtotal.xls Filter.xls Scenario.xls Validation.xls
Chapter 4 Autosum.xls ChangeValues.xls ConditionalFormula.xls
Conditional Formatting This allows you to automatically designate
a format for data that fit a particular condition.
Select a range of cells Format => Conditional Formatting
For example, if the value is negative, make the text red
To remove formatting: Format => Conditional Formatting => Delete
You can nest 3 conditional formats
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Subtotals Subtotals are useful when data are
formatted symmetrically Dimensioned with multiple categories
This can be useful in many applications Accounting Data summary Reports
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Subtotals: Subtotal.xls Select entire data block Data => Subtotal=>By month, etc. Explore options
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Filtering Data
Filtering data allows you to Highlight particular characteristics in the data Identify data elements based on comparisons
to the rest of the data set You can build customized filters that useful
for you routine reports and analyzes. Automates your work.
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Filters: Filter.xls Data => Filter => Indicated Options Explore customized filter options
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Scenarios Analysis Excel Scenario Manager helps you
Set up scenarios Explore alternative assumptions Save “what if” results to compare effects
Note: Scenarios change your data. Back up your original data set
Tools => Scenario
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Scenarios: Scenario.xls Save “what if” results to compare effects Tools Scenario Add
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Scenarios: Scenario.xls Name Scenario Identify target
cells (B2 & B4) OK Now change
values in B2 & B4 for scenario
Save
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Entering Formulas: Autosum.xls Have cursor in the cell that you want the formula to appear Variety of ways to enter formula
Manually key them in (begin with =) Buttons on tool bar Drop down menu Insert => Function
Editing Formulas Copy and Paste Formulas
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Solver: ChangeValues.xls Use to target results – “reverse solution” Provide solution and solve for parameters that produce
the solution Tools Solver Set Target (B4)Value = -1550 By
Changing (“Guess”) B2..B3 Solve
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IF Statements: ConditionalFormula.xls Cell takes a value determined by a condition IF(logical_test,value_if_true,value_if_false)
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