Basic statistics with Microsoft Excel: a review

J Thorac Dis. 2017 Jun;9(6):1734-1740. doi: 10.21037/jtd.2017.05.81.

Abstract

The scientific world is enriched daily with new knowledge, due to new technologies and continuous discoveries. The mathematical functions explain the statistical concepts particularly those of mean, median and mode along with those of frequency and frequency distribution associated to histograms and graphical representations, determining elaborative processes on the basis of the spreadsheet operations. The aim of the study is to highlight the mathematical basis of statistical models that regulate the operation of spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel.

Keywords: Guidelines principles; data design and analysis; interpretations.

Publication types

  • Editorial