Spreadsheets have errors like dogs have fleas. Nine out of every ten spreadsheets suffer some error, and consequences can be severe.
Overconfidence is one of the main causes of spreadsheet errors. Being informed about overconfidence leads to more accurate spreadsheets.
Spreadsheets can be considered to be the world's most successful end-user programming language. Spreadsheet formulas are Turing complete.
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.
95% of all spreadsheets contain errors. So, it is almost certain that your spreadsheets are wrong.
"Oh My God" my formulas are not working! This article covers most of the reasons for Excel formulas not working. And how to fix them.
A poorly documented spreadsheet erodes effective use. Our workshops help students develop good documentation habits and skills.
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