Lana Becker

Beyond the mechanics of spreadsheets: Using design instruction to address spreadsheet errors

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Research concludes unanimously that spreadsheet errors are both common and non-trivial. We must seek ways to reduce spreadsheet errors.
Only a quarter of survey participants were satisfied with their spreadsheet testing. Their techniques are largely manual and lack formalism.
This early spreadsheet, a Babylonian clay tablet c.1800 BC, contains several errors. How many errors do your spreadsheets have?
"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.
Your spreadsheets may be disasters in the making. Strive for spreadsheets that are validated, reliable, and auditable.
Connexion is a collection of the most useful and interesting spreadsheet-related articles from the web.
Good spreadsheets are essential for informing decision making. But most spreadsheets are not good. We help you make better spreadsheets.
We are conscious of very few of our errors. When people are confronted with their actual error rates, they are typically shocked.