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8 - Using Excel to Present and Analyse Data

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  24 August 2019

Les Kirkup
Les Kirkup
Affiliation:
University of Technology, Sydney
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Summary

Pencil, paper and a scientific calculator are often adequate when analysing small amounts of data. However, spreadsheets are favoured especially when large amounts of data are involved. This chapter explores some of the basic features of spreadsheets and show how they may be applied to the analysis and presentation of experimental data. The Excel spreadsheet program by Microsoft is highlighted due to its availability, power, and longevity. Specific features of Excel are discussed such as the LINEST function for fitting equations, and the Analysis ToolPak which contains a number of useful analysis tools.

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Excelspreadsheetsspreadsheet basicsstatistical functionsLINEST functionhistogramx-y graphAnalysis ToolPak
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Experimental Methods for Science and Engineering Students
An Introduction to the Analysis and Presentation of Data
 , pp. 168 - 184
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2019

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