Overconfidence is one of the main causes of spreadsheet errors. Being informed about overconfidence leads to more accurate spreadsheets.
Every study that has looked for errors has found them in considerable numbers. Spreadsheeting's childhood is over.
Once information is loaded into a spreadsheet, it acquires properties that it may not deserve – a process called reification.
60% of large companies feel 'Spreadsheet Hell' describes their reliance on spreadsheets either completely or fairly well.
We are conscious of very few of our errors. When people are confronted with their actual error rates, they are typically shocked.
The cascading structure of typical spreadsheet formulae means that just about every spreadsheet is almost certainly wrong.
A poorly documented spreadsheet erodes effective use. Our workshops help students develop good documentation habits and skills.
This article walks you through different methods and built-in tools that can be used to audit and debug Excel spreadsheets.
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