Master business modeling and analysis techniques with Microsoft Excel 2019, and transform data into bottom-line results. Written by award-winning educator Wayne Winston, this hands-on, scenario-focused guide shows you how to use the latest Excel tools to integrate data from multiple tables–and how to effectively build a relational data source inside an Excel workbook.
Author(s): Wayne L. Winston
Series: Business Skills
Edition: 6
Publisher: Pearson Education
Year: 2019
Language: English
Commentary: Vector PDF
Pages: 880
City: Boston, MA
Tags: Regression; Statistics; Finance; Excel; Optimization; Option Models; Data Modeling; Probability Theory; Linear Programming; Sensitivity Analysis; Analysis of Variance; Queues; Stock Valuation; Business Analytics; Power Pivot; Monte Carlo Simulations; Moving Average
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Title Page
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Contents at a glance
Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1 Basic worksheet modeling
Answers to this chapter’s questions
Problems
Chapter 2 Range names
How can I create named ranges?
Answers to this chapter’s questions
Remarks
Problems
Chapter 3 Lookup functions
Syntax of the lookup functions
Answers to this chapter’s questions
Problems
Chapter 4 The INDEX function
Syntax of the INDEX function
Answers to this chapter’s questions
Problems
Chapter 5 The MATCH function
Syntax of the MATCH function
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Problems
Chapter 6 Text functions and Flash Fill
Text function syntax
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Problems
Chapter 7 Dates and date functions
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Problems
Chapter 8 NPV and XNPV functions
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Problems
Chapter 9 IRR, XIRR, and MIRR functions
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Problems
Chapter 10 More Excel financial functions
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Problems
Chapter 11 Circular references
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Problems
Chapter 12 IF, IFERROR, IFS, CHOOSE, and SWITCH functions
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Problems
Chapter 13 Time and time functions
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Problems
Chapter 14 The Paste Special command
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Problems
Chapter 15 Three-dimensional formulas and hyperlinks
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Chapter 16 The auditing tool and the Inquire add-in
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Problems
Chapter 17 Sensitivity analysis with data tables
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Problems
Chapter 18 The Goal Seek command
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Problems
Chapter 19 Using the Scenario Manager for sensitivity analysis
Answer to this chapter’s question
Problems
Chapter 20 The COUNTIF, COUNTIFS, COUNT, COUNTA, and COUNTBLANK functions
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Problems
Chapter 21 The SUMIF, AVERAGEIF, SUMIFS, AVERAGEIFS, MAXIFS, and MINIFS functions
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Problems
Chapter 22 The OFFSET function
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Problems
Chapter 23 The INDIRECT function
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Problems
Chapter 24 Conditional formatting
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Problems
Chapter 25 Sorting in Excel
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Problems
Chapter 26 Excel tables and table slicers
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Problems
Chapter 27 Spin buttons, scrollbars, option buttons, check boxes, combo boxes, and group list boxes
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Problems
Chapter 28 The analytics revolution
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Chapter 29 An introduction to optimization with Excel Solver
Problems
Chapter 30 Using Solver to determine the optimal product mix
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Problems
Chapter 31 Using Solver to schedule your workforce
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Problems
Chapter 32 Using Solver to solve transportation or distribution problems
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Problems
Chapter 33 Using Solver for capital budgeting
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Problems
Chapter 34 Using Solver for financial planning
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Chapter 35 Using Solver to rate sports teams
Answer to this chapter’s question
Problems
Chapter 36 Warehouse location and the GRG Multistart and Evolutionary Solver engines
Understanding the GRG Multistart and Evolutionary Solver engines
Answer to this chapter’s questions
Problems
Chapter 37 Penalties and the Evolutionary Solver
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Problems
Chapter 38 The traveling salesperson problem
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Problems
Chapter 39 Importing data from a text file or document
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Problems
Chapter 40 Get & Transform
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Problems
Chapter 41 Geography and Stock data types
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Remarks
Problems
Chapter 42 Validating data
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Problems
Chapter 43 Summarizing data by using histograms and Pareto charts
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Problems
Chapter 44 Summarizing data by using descriptive statistics
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Problems
Chapter 45 Using pivot tables and slicers to describe data
Answers to this chapter’s questions
Remarks about grouping
Problems
Chapter 46 The Data Model
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Problems
Chapter 47 Power Pivot
Answers to this chapter’s questions
Problems
Chapter 48 Filled and 3D Power Maps
Questions answered in this chapter
Problems
Chapter 49 Sparklines
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Problems
Chapter 50 Summarizing data with database statistical functions
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Problems
Chapter 51 Filtering data and removing duplicates
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Problems
Chapter 52 Consolidating data
Answer to this chapter’s question
Problems
Chapter 53 Creating subtotals
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Problems
Chapter 54 Charting tricks
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Problems
Chapter 55 Estimating straight-line relationships
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Problems
Chapter 56 Modeling exponential growth
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Problems
Chapter 57 The power curve
Answer to this chapter’s question
Problems
Chapter 58 Using correlations to summarize relationships
Answer to this chapter’s question
Problems
Chapter 59 Introduction to multiple regression
Answers to this chapter’s questions
Chapter 60 Incorporating qualitative factors into multiple regression
Answers to this chapter’s questions
Chapter 61 Modeling nonlinearities and interactions
Answers to this chapter’s questions
Problems for Chapters 59 through 61
Chapter 62 Analysis of variance: One-way ANOVA
Answers to this chapter’s questions
Problems
Chapter 63 Randomized blocks and two-way ANOVA
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Problems
Chapter 64 Using moving averages to understand time series
Problem
Chapter 65 Winters method and the Forecast Sheet
Remarks
Excel’s Forecast Sheet Tool
Problems
Chapter 66 Ratio-to-moving-average forecast method
Answers to this chapter’s questions
Problem
Chapter 67 Forecasting in the presence of special events
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Problems
Chapter 68 An introduction to probability
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Problems
Chapter 69 An introduction to random variables
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Chapter 70 The binomial, hypergeometric, and negative binomial random variables
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Problems
Chapter 71 The Poisson and exponential random variable
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Problems
Chapter 72 The normal random variable and Z-scores
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Problems
Chapter 73 Weibull and beta distributions: Modeling machine life and duration of a project
Answers to this chapter’s questions
Problems
Chapter 74 Making probability statements from forecasts
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Problems
Chapter 75 Using the lognormal random variable to model stock prices
Answers to this chapter’s questions
Remarks
Problems
Chapter 76 Importing historical stock data into Excel
Answers to this chapter’s questions
Problems
Chapter 77 Introduction to Monte Carlo simulation
Answers to this chapter’s questions
The impact of risk on your decision
Confidence interval for mean profit
Problems
Chapter 78 Calculating an optimal bid
Answers to this chapter’s questions
Problems
Chapter 79 Simulating stock prices and asset-allocation modeling
Answers to this chapter’s questions
Problems
Chapter 80 Fun and games: Simulating gambling and sporting event probabilities
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Problems
Chapter 81 Using resampling to analyze data
Answer to this chapter’s question
Problems
Chapter 82 Pricing stock options
Answers to this chapter’s questions
Problems
Chapter 83 Determining customer value
Answers to this chapter’s questions
Problems
Chapter 84 The economic order quantity inventory model
Answers to this chapter’s questions
Problems
Chapter 85 Inventory modeling with uncertain demand
Answers to this chapter’s questions
The back-order case
The lost-sales case
What does the term 95 percent service level mean?
Problems
Chapter 86 Queuing theory: The mathematics of waiting in line
Answers to this chapter’s questions
Problems
Chapter 87 Estimating a demand curve
Answers to this chapter’s questions
Problems
Chapter 88 Pricing products by using tie-ins
Answer to this chapter’s question
Problems
Chapter 89 Pricing products by using subjectively determined demand
Answer to this chapter’s questions
Problems
Chapter 90 Nonlinear pricing
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Problems
Chapter 91 Array formulas and functions
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Problems
Chapter 92 Recording macros
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Problems
Chapter 93 Advanced sensitivity analysis
Problems
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