Spreadsheet bibliography
| Title | Training gamble leads to corporate grumble |
|---|---|
| Authors | David Chadwick |
| Year | 2002 |
| Type | Proceedings |
| Publication | EuSpRIG |
| Series | |
| Abstract | Fifteen years of research studies have concluded unanimously that spreadsheet errors are both common and non-trivial. Now we must seek ways to reduce spreadsheet errors. Several approaches have been suggested, some of which are promising and others, while appealing because they are easy to do, are not likely to be effective. To date, only one technique, cell-by-cell code inspection, has been demonstrated to be effective. We need to conduct further research to determine the degree to which other techniques can reduce spreadsheet errors. |
| Full version | Available |
| Sample | Rationale for developing a research ethos  There is no doubt that spreadsheet teaching at universities suffers from an image problem:
But perhaps the major problem is that of convincing academics that spreadsheet teaching requires a complete re-think involving not only changes in teaching content but also changes in teaching method perhaps accompanied by the development of a research ethos to find appropriate and innovative solutions. |
