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Spreadsheet vocabulary and questions
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7th Grade
03/08/2012

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Term
Absolute Cell Reference
Definition

Keeping a cell reference constant when copying a formula.

 

Absolute information does NOT change when copied.

Term
AVERAGE
Definition
a spreadsheet function that indicates the average of a group of numbers in a range.
Term
Active Cell
Definition

the cell in which you are currently working

 

it has a black border to show that it is being used 

Term
Argument
Definition

A value needed to calculate a function.

 

For example:  the function COUNT needs cell references as the arguments: = COUNT (A2:D6)

Term
Bar Graph
Definition
represents different quantities by using bars
Term
Cell
Definition

the point where a column and row intersect

 

The letter of the column (vertical) comes first then the row (horizontal) number

 

Example C10

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Cell Address/Cell Reference
Definition

the location of a cell as identified by the column letter and row number

 

Example D15

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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

Term
COUNT
Definition
a spreadsheet function that counts the number of cells in a range that contains data
Term
Formula
Definition

statement that performs a calculation with either a

 

 + - * or /

Term
Formula bar
Definition
the bar 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

 

follow the PEMDAS guidelines

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IF statement
Definition
a logical function (formula) that allows the user to set up a condition to test data
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Label
Definition

Alphabetical text in a spreadsheet

 

can have a combination of numbers with it as long as it is NOT used in a calculation--used for identification only

Term
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

 

Term
MIN
Definition
a spreadsheet function that indicates the lowest value in a range
Term
Operator
Definition

A symbol that represents a mathematical funtion.

 

Examples:  greater than, less than, greater than, or equal to

Term
Pie Graph
Definition
a type of graph that divides the total into the parts of a circle
Term
Portrait Orientation
Definition
A paper orientation that is taller than it is wide.
Term
Range
Definition

A group of cells closely related

 

It has a beginning cell address; separated by a colon (:) and an ending cell address

 

Example:  E1:E14 or A1:G1

Term
Relative cell reference
Definition

Adjusts the cell references in a formula while retaining the mathematical processes.

 

It changes as it is copied.

Term
Row
Definition

Horizontal sections of a spreadsheet 

 

Identified by a number

 

 

Term
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.

Term
SUM
Definition
A function used to add numbers in a range
Term
Value
Definition
a number entered into a spreadsheet used for calculations
Term
What-if analysis
Definition
A spreadsheet tool used to play out different situations to determine outcomes.
Term
What question can be asked of a spreadsheet years after it is created?
Definition
What-if analysis
Term
A business use of spreadsheet is
Definition
keeping track of company payroll
Term
Personal use of a spreadsheet is
Definition
predicting entertainment expenses
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Spreadsheet software is used to
Definition
answer "What-if" scenarios
Term
A major use of spreadsheet is answering
Definition
"What-if" questions
Term
An advantage of spreadsheets is its speed of
Definition
calculating numbers
Term
To create a chart of business expenses, one would use
Definition
spreadsheet software
Term
An advantage of spreadsheet software is that it can
Definition
answer "What-if" questions
Term
The fastest way to calculate your current grade average and average after making up missing assignments is
Definition
set up a spreadsheet
Term
For inventory data and tracking purchasing trends, use
Definition
spreadsheet software
Term
For recording data over a two-week period of time, and then creating a graph, use
Definition
spreadsheet software
Term
To compute or calcuate company payroll, use
Definition
spreadsheet software
Term
an application software program that is made up of rows and columns that form cells is
Definition
spreadsheet
Term
A school secretary could keep up with a record of student fees by using a
Definition
spreadsheet program
Term
To determine the average of a student's work, use
Definition
spreadsheet software
Term
A major advantage of spreadsheet software is its ability to
Definition
answer "What-if" questions
Term
The cell reference for an active cell is displayed
Definition
in the address box of a spreadsheet application software program
Term
The toolbar that displays the contents of the active cell is 
Definition
Formula
Term

The toolbar that has icons that are frequently used for formatting the appearance of a spreadsheet is

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Definition
Formatting
Term
The toolbar that has icons for commands that are used frequently is
Definition
Standard
Term

The first cell on a worksheet or spreadsheet is location in column A and row 1.  The cell reference is

Definition

Cell A1

Term
The point at which a column and row meet is called a
Definition
Cell
Term

Cells containing numeric information that can be used for calculations is called

 

Definition
Values
Term
Cells that contain alphabetic information or numbers, not used in calculations, are called
Definition
Labels
Term
A cell that is highlighted or outlined with a black border is referred to as an
Definition
Active cell
Term
The column letter and row number make up the
Definition
Cell address
Term
The horizontal portion of a spreadsheet identified by a number is called a
Definition
Row
Term
The vertical portion of a spreadsheet that is identified by a letter is called a
Definition
Column
Term
The cell in which you are currently working is known as an
Definition
Active cell
Term
The shortcut formula for common calculations in a spreadsheet is called a
Definition
Function
Term
A statement that performs a calcuation ( + - * or /) in a spreadsheet is called a
Definition
Formula
Term
Numerical data entered into a spreadsheet is called a
Definition
Value
Term
Alphabetical tex entered into a spreadsheet is called a
Definition
Label
Term
The intersection of a column and row is called a
Definition
Cell
Term
A shortcut formula for common calculations is called a
Definition
Function
Term
A mathematical operation that is built into a spreadsheet program to perform shortcut calculations is called a
Definition
Function
Term
Cells that need to remain the same when copied are called
Definition
Absolute
Term
Cells that automatically change when copied are called
Definition
Relative
Term
To see the results of a formula, you press
Definition
Enter
Term
When keying a formula in a spreadsheet, what must you key to inform the program that you are entering a formula instead of entering text?
Definition
Equal sign
Term
This function rounds a number to a specified number of digits
Definition
ROUND
Term
This function rounds a number to a specified number of digits
Definition
ROUND
Term

Which function specifies a logical test to perform then performs one action if the test result is true and another if it is not true?

 

Definition
IF
Term
Which funtion will count the number of cells in a range?
Definition
COUNT
Term
Which function would be used to indicate the smallest value in a range of spreadsheet cells?
Definition
MIN
Term
Which function would be used to indicate the largest value in a range of spreadsheet cells?
Definition
MAX
Term
Which function would be used to add a range of cells in a spreadsheet?
Definition
SUM
Term
What should you do to save revisions that you have made to an existing spreadsheet?
Definition
Save the revised spreadsheet
Term
In spreadsheets, the asteris and diagonal stand for what mathematical symbols?
Definition

* is multiplication

 

 

/ is division

Term
The MOST appropriate time to establish a file name and save the spreadsheetfor the first time is
Definition
When you begin the spreadsheet
Term
Bar charts
Definition

compare groups of similar data

 

displays bars side by side

 

used to show amounts of money spent on groceries in a certain month

 

used to compare individual values to each other

 

 

Term
Line charts
Definition

show changes over a period of time

 

used to track and compare measurements, such as temperatures, and show trends and comparisons

 

used to display football statistics to compare the performance of the team from year to year

 

 

 

Term
Pie charts
Definition

show data as part of a whole

 

shows percentages

 

compare values that represent parts of a whole

Term
Tick marks
Definition

 

small lines that mark a unit of measurement

Term
Handles
Definition

 

small black square that surround a chart when selected

Term
X axis
Definition

 

the horizontal (bottom) edge of the plot area

Term
Y axis
Definition

 

the vertical (left) edge of the plot area

Term
What is the first step in creating a chart of graph?
Definition

 

Select the data you wish to plot

Term
Chart Wizard
Definition

 

A series of dialog boxes used to provide steps in creating a chart

Term
The three most common types of charts used to illustrate spreadsheet data are:
Definition

 

bar, line, and pie

Term
Graphing
Definition

 

is a way of presenting and comparing data in graphic format

 

 

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