Create A Data Model
Overview
A spreadsheet is a sheet of cells, arranged in rows and columns, that can store data and calculate with it. Behind every neat results table in a finance report or a school mark book sits a carefully built data model: the labels that name things, the values that hold the raw numbers, and the formulae that turn those numbers into answers automatically. Build the model well and the spreadsheet recalculates the moment you change a single figure, with no rubbing out and no arithmetic by hand.
In this lesson you will learn how to create and edit a model, how to tell a formula apart from a function, the order in which calculations are worked out, and the single most examined idea in the whole topic: the difference between relative and absolute cell referencing using the dollar sign. Master these and replicating a formula across hundreds of cells becomes a two-second job that always gives the right answer.
Objectives
- Create and edit a spreadsheet model.
- Insert cell(s), row(s) and column(s), delete cell(s), row(s) and column(s), merge cells Create formulae using cell references Replicate formulae using absolute and relative cell references where appropriate Use arithmetic operators in formulae including add, subtract, multiply, divide, indices Use named cells and named ranges Use functions including sum, average, maximum, minimum, integer, rounding, counting, LOOKUP, VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, IF Use external data sources within functions Use nested functions.
- Formulae and functions.
- The difference between a formula and a function.
- Order of operations.
- The order in which mathematical operations are performed including the use brackets to make sure that formulae work.
- Cell referencing.
- Characteristics and use of absolute and relative cell referencing.
Lesson Note
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Lesson Evaluation
Congratulations on completing the lesson on Create A Data Model. Now that youve explored the key concepts and ideas, its time to put your knowledge to the test. This section offers a variety of practice questions designed to reinforce your understanding and help you gauge your grasp of the material.
You will encounter a mix of question types, including multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, and essay questions. Each question is thoughtfully crafted to assess different aspects of your knowledge and critical thinking skills.
Use this evaluation section as an opportunity to reinforce your understanding of the topic and to identify any areas where you may need additional study. Don't be discouraged by any challenges you encounter; instead, view them as opportunities for growth and improvement.
- Which of these is a function rather than a formula written by the user? A. =B2+B3 B. =A1*0.2 C. =SUM(B2:B8) D. =(C1-C2)/2 Answer: C
- Cell C5 contains =C2*$D$1. When it is copied down to cell C6 it becomes: A. =C2*$D$1 B. =C3*$D$2 C. =C3*$D$1 D. =C6*$D$1 Answer: C
- What does a spreadsheet calculate for =2+6/2? A. 4 B. 5 C. 8 D. 16 Answer: B
- Which operator is used for indices (raising to a power) in a spreadsheet formula? A. * B. ^ C. / D. % Answer: B
- A named range used in a formula behaves as: A. A relative reference B. A label C. An absolute reference D. A value Answer: C
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