Spreadsheet
Vocabulary Terms
DATA
This is distinct pieces of
information, usually formatted
in a special way -- variety of
forms -- as numbers or text.
CELL
In spreadsheet applications,
this is a box in which you can
enter a single piece of data.
The data is usually text, a
numeric value, or a formula.
Each has its own address,
such as B3.
COLUMN
This consists of a vertical line
of characters extending from
the top to the bottom of the
screen.
ROW
This consists of a
horizontal line of
characters extending from
the top to the bottom of
the screen.
VALUE
In spreadsheet programs, it
is any numerical data placed
in a cell.
LABEL
In spreadsheet programs, it
is any descriptive text placed
in a cell.
CELL REFERENCE
The location of a cell in a
spreadsheet. This address
consists of a column letter (A)
followed by a row number (1).
Together they make A1.
GRAPH/CHART
A picture created from a set of
numbers. They can help you
recognize trends that are not
obvious in a simple list of
numbers. Popular types include
line, bar, area, and pie.
FORMULA
This is an expression/equation
that defines how one cell
relates to other cells.
=A4*D7
FUNCTION
This feature performs
calculation that reuse
frequently repeated complex
worksheet formulas.
OPERATORS
+, (add)
-, (subtract)
/ (divide)
* (multiply)
AVERAGE
The arithmetic mean
It is calculated by adding a
group of numbers and then
dividing by the count of those
numbers. For example, 2, 3, 3,
5, 7, and 10 is 30 divided by 6,
which is 5.
RANGE
The labels of columns and
rows on a worksheet which
refer to the cells within those
columns and rows
MEDIAN
The middle number of a group
of numbers; that is, half the
numbers have values that are
greater than this, and half the
numbers have values that are
less than this. For example, 4
is this for the following
numbers. 2, 3, 3, 5, 7,10.
MODE
The most frequently
occurring number in a group
of numbers. For example 3
is this for the following
numbers - 2, 3, 3, 5, 7,10.
SORT
To organize a list of information
in a different order. For
example, you can place items
in alphabetical order (a to z),
ascending order (a to z, 1 to 10),
or descending order (z to a, 10
to 1).
COLLECT
To bring together in a group
or mass; to gather.
ORGANIZE
To arrange in a desired pattern
or structure.
CLASSIFY
To arrange or organize
according to class or
category.
MANIPULATE
To move, arrange, operate,
or control data.
DISPLAY
To present or view data.
CALCULATE
To ascertain by computation.
PREDICT
To state, tell about, or make
known in advance.