Every study that has looked for errors has found them in considerable numbers. Spreadsheeting's childhood is over.
The cascading structure of typical spreadsheet formulae means that just about every spreadsheet is almost certainly wrong.
Research concludes unanimously that spreadsheet errors are both common and non-trivial. We must seek ways to reduce spreadsheet errors.
Incorrect use of Excel's NPV function is a common source of spreadsheet errors. We show several pitfalls and ways to avoid them.
Only a quarter of survey participants were satisfied with their spreadsheet testing. Their techniques are largely manual and lack formalism.
We are conscious of very few of our errors. When people are confronted with their actual error rates, they are typically shocked.
60% of large companies feel 'Spreadsheet Hell' describes their reliance on spreadsheets either completely or fairly well.
This early spreadsheet, a Babylonian clay tablet c.1800 BC, contains several errors. How many errors do your spreadsheets have?
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