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Explain what a function is in the context of spreadsheet programs.
Explain what a function is in the context of spreadsheet programs.
A function is a predefined formula that performs calculations using specific values in a particular order, such as finding the sum, average, count, maximum value, and minimum value for a range of cells.
Describe the basic syntax for a function.
Describe the basic syntax for a function.
The basic syntax for a function is an equals sign (=), the function name (e.g. SUM), and one or more arguments, which contain the information to be calculated.
What are the different parts of a function and why is it important to understand them?
What are the different parts of a function and why is it important to understand them?
The different parts of a function include the equals sign (=), the function name, and one or more arguments. It is important to understand them in order to use functions correctly and create arguments to calculate values and cell references.
Explain the purpose of arguments in a function and provide an example.
Explain the purpose of arguments in a function and provide an example.
Why is it important for a function to be written in a specific way, and what is this called?
Why is it important for a function to be written in a specific way, and what is this called?
What is the default reference style used by Excel?
What is the default reference style used by Excel?
How would you refer to the range of cells in row 15 and columns B through E in Excel?
How would you refer to the range of cells in row 15 and columns B through E in Excel?
Explain how to make a reference to a cell or a range of cells on another worksheet in the same workbook in Excel.
Explain how to make a reference to a cell or a range of cells on another worksheet in the same workbook in Excel.
What does the AVERAGE function do in Excel?
What does the AVERAGE function do in Excel?
What are row and column headings in Excel, and how are they used to refer to a cell?
What are row and column headings in Excel, and how are they used to refer to a cell?
