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BCT 5.00
VOCABULARY
29
Business
7th Grade
05/10/2012

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Term
Absolute cell reference
Definition
Keeping a cell reference constant when copying a formula.
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AVERAGE
Definition
A spreadsheet function that indicates the average of a group of numbers in a range.
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Active cell
Definition

The cell in which you are currently working.

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Argument
Definition
 A value needed to calculate a function.  For example, the function COUNT needs cell references as the arguments:=COUNT(A2:D6).
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Bar graph
Definition
A type of graph that represents different quantities by using bars.
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Cell
Definition
The point at which a column and a row intersect or meet.
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Cell address/cell reference
Definition
The location of a cell as identified by the column letter and row number.
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Circular reference
Definition
Occurs when a formula in a spreadsheet refers to itself.  No result is possible and a warning appears.
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Column
Definition

Vertical sections of a spreadsheet.  Identified by a letter.

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COUNT
Definition
A spreadsheet function that counts the number of cells in a range that contains data.
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Formula
Definition
Statement that performs a calculation
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Formula bar
Definition
 The bar below the standard and formatting toolbars where data entered from the keyboard is displayed as it is entered into the cell.
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Function
Definition
Built-in formulas used with a range to perform calculations.
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IF statement
Definition
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Label
Definition

Alphabetical text in a spreadsheet.

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Landscape orientation
Definition
A paper orientation that is wider than it is tall.
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Line graph
Definition

A type of graph that shows changes in data over a period of time.

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MAX
Definition
A spreadsheet function that indicates the highest value in a range.
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MIN
Definition
A spreadsheet function that indicates the lowest value in a range.
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Operator
Definition
A symbol that represents a mathematical function.  Examples:  greater than, less than, greater than or equal to
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Pie graph
Definition
A type of graph that divides the total into the parts of a circle.
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Portrait orientation
Definition
A paper orientation that is taller than it is wide.
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Range
Definition
A group of cells closely related.
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Relative cell reference
Definition
 Adjusts the cell references in a formula while retaining the mathematical processes.
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Row
Definition
Horizontal sections of a spreadsheet.  Identified by a number.
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Spreadsheet
Definition
A row and column arrangement of data used to enter, calculate, manipulate, and analyze numbers.  They are used to prepare budgets, financial statements, and inventory management.  They are also used to make forecasts.
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SUM
Definition

A function used to add numbers in a range.

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Value
Definition
A number entered on a spreadsheet.
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What-if analysis
Definition

A spreadsheet tool used to play out different situations to determine outcome.

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