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Spreadsheets

Advantages of spreadsheets

Spreadsheets are designed to analyse data and sort list items, not for
long-term storage of raw data. A spreadsheet should be used for
‘crunching’ numbers and storage of single list items. Advantages of
spreadsheets include the following:

Spreadsheet programs are relatively easy to use.

 Spreadsheet functions enable data to be processed more quickly.

 They include graphing functions that allow for quick reporting and analysis of
data.

 Spreadsheets are often easier to read than hand written tables.

 They should reduce calculation errors.

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