NCERT QUESTIONS OF CH
CH-4
4 (ANALYSE DATA USING LIBRE OFFICE CALC
D. Answer the following questions
1. Define the terms:
(a) Consolidate function:
The Consolidate function in LibreOffice Calc is used to combine data from
multiple ranges or sheets into a single sheet. This function can summarize the
data using operations like Sum, Average, Count, etc.
(b) What-if analysis:
What-ifif analysis in LibreOffice Calc is a process of changing the values in cells
to see how thosee changes will affect the outcome of formulas in your
worksheet. It helps in exploring various scenarios and their possible
outcomes.
(c) Goal seek:
Goal Seek in LibreOffice Calc is a tool that helps you find the input value
needed to achieve a desired result
result in a formula. You specify the desired
outcome and the cell to change, and Calc will adjust the input value to meet
the desired result.
2. Give one point of difference between:
(a) Subtotal and What-if:
Subtotal is used to automatically calculate subtotals and grand totals in a list
or database, summarizing data based on a specified category.
What-if analysis involves changing input data to explore different outcomes
in formulas, without necessarily altering the data's summary or structure.
(b) What-if scenario and What-if tool:
What-if Scenario is a specific set of values that you save and can switch
between to see different possible outcomes in your worksheet.
What-if Tool refers to the broader category of tools, such as Goal Seek and
Scenarios, that allow you to perform different types of what-if analysis.
3. Give any two advantages of data analysis tools:
1. Improved Decision Making: Data analysis tools help in understanding
trends and patterns in data, enabling better and more informed
decision-making.
2. Time Efficiency: These tools automate complex calculations and data
manipulation, saving time and reducing errors.
4. Name any two tools for data analysis:
1. Goal Seek
2. Solver
5. What are the criteria for consolidating sheets?
The criteria for consolidating sheets include:
The data to be consolidated must be in a consistent format across all
sheets.
The ranges to be consolidated must have identical labels or categories.
The data must be structured in similar rows and columns.
6. Which tool is used to create an outline for the selected data?
The Data > Subtotals tool is used in LibreOffice Calc to create an outline for
the selected data. This tool groups and summarizes data, making it easier to
analyze and present.
