1. Unit 3 – Data Handling
AO4 –Analysis of Data
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2. Make a Test Plan
Pass level –you need evidence of 1 test to see if this spreadsheet will work (think what formulae do you want to calculate, any linked cells, conditional formatting etc)
For merit and distinction you will need a test plan
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3. Format the Sheet Ensure all titles, labels, headers/footers are clear
Format the cells according to the data collected
You could use conditional formatting to see an overview of different answers
conditional formatting tutorial
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4. Other Points to include:
Macros
Absolute cell referencing absolute cell referencing
Linking cells across worksheets/paste special
Filter/autofilter
Hide/unhide
Formatting styles
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5. Formulae For each question you must calculate: SUM
AVERAGE (mean, median, mode)
MIN
MAX
COUNT
COUNTIF*
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6. More complex formulae Percentages Brackets 2 step calculations
Standard deviation
T test, Correlations, Chi Squared *
* please ask!!!!
advanced stats in Excel
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7. Remember!!!!!
Control and stupid button to show formulae in screen shots
You should justify why you’ve used all of these operations
Do not start discussing your results here!!!!
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