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ALSO CALLED: VisiCalc
DEFINITION: A spreadsheet is a sheet of paper that shows accounting or other data in rows and columns; a spreadsheet is also a computer application program that simulates a physical spreadsheet by capturing, displaying, and manipulating data arranged in rows and columns. The spreadsheet is one of the most popular uses of the personal computer.In a spreadsheet, spaces that hold items of data are called cells.
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The Risks of Using Spreadsheets for Statistical Analysis
sponsored by SPSS Inc. Worldwide Headquarters
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Are spreadsheets a help or a hindrance when performing data analysis? Get the real story from the author of SPSS for Dummies, Arthur Griffith. In this informative and entertaining webcast, you'll receive expert guidance on the proper uses and limitations of spreadsheets, as well as the strengths and benefits of SPSS Statistics.
Posted: 05 May 2009 | Premiered: 05 May 2009
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SPREADSHEETS DEFINITION (continued):
Each cell is labeled according to its placement (for example, A1, A2, A3...) and may have an absolute or relative reference to the cells around it. A spreadsheet is generally designed to hold numerical data and short text strings. Spreadsheets usually provide the ability to portray data relationships graphically. Spreadsheets generally do not offer the ability to structure and label data items as fully as a database and usually do not offer the ability to query the database. In general, a spreadsheet is a much simpler program than a database program.Daniel Bricklin and Bob Frankston created
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