We are conscious of very few of our errors. When people are confronted with their actual error rates, they are typically shocked.
Overconfidence is one of the main causes of spreadsheet errors. Being informed about overconfidence leads to more accurate spreadsheets.
See our bibliography of spreadsheet best practice, risk management, errors and testing, and methods for improving spreadsheets.
The twenty principles for good spreadsheet practice aims to reduce the amount of time wasted and the number of errors.
60% of large companies feel 'Spreadsheet Hell' describes their reliance on spreadsheets either completely or fairly well.
Every study that has looked for errors has found them in considerable numbers. Spreadsheeting's childhood is over.
"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.
Do you document your spreadsheets? We use the FizzBuzz word game to illustrate the importance of documenting your spreadsheets.
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