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CAP I - Comp 4.0 Vocabulary
Spreadsheet, Charts, and Graphs Vocabulary
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03/29/2011

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A file which contians one or more spreadsheets.
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Workbook
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An arrangement of cells in columns and rows ued to organize, analyze, calculate, and report information, usually in numerical form.

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Spreadsheet
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Individual locations on a spreadsheet.
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Cells
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Classification used for cells that contain text or numbers that will not be used in calculations.

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Label
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A classification that indicates the data has the potential to be used in calculations.

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Value
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Instructs the software to perform a calculation.
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Formula
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Indicates a cell's location and provides instruction for how cell data is copied or used in calculations.

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Cell Reference
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A cell Value that changes as the formula is copied.
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Relative Cell Reference
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A cell value that remains static when copied to other locations.

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Absolute Cell Reference
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A combination of an absolute and relative cell.
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Mixed Cell Reference
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The function that adds the range of cells.
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Sum
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The function that determines the average of the range of cells.

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Average
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The function that finds the highest number in the range of cells.

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Maximum
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The function that finds the lowest number in the range of cells.

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Minimum
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Used to arrange data in alphabetical or chronological order.

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Sort
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Allows the user to work in multiple areas of large spreadsheet and focus the view on specific cell ranges.

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Freeze Panes
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Used to fill a row or column with consecutive data.
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Fill Series
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A word processing document may contain a link to a spreadsheet that will update anytime the spreadsheet data is edited.

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Linking
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A spreadsheet is converted into a graphic image when placed in a target document and does not change to reflect edits made at the source.

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Embedded Spreadsheet
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An advanced function in which results are returned IF the data specified in an equation meets conditions set by the formula.

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IF Statement
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An advanced funtion that is used to calculate a period of time.

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Date Function
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The Date Function that returns the current date.
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NOW
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The Date Function that calculates the difference in days between two dates.

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Days360
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Used to compare a cell value to an array of cells and return a value that matches the location of the value in the array.

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LookUp Function
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A function in which their is more than two columns in a array (lookup table).

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VLookUp
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An advanced function that is used to return the number of cells in a range that contain numbers.

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Count
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An advanced function that is used to return the number of cells in a range that contain a value or letter.

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CountA
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An advanced function that is used to return the number of cells that meet a condition set forth in the formula.
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Countif
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The left vertical side of the graph.  It contains the numerical data.

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Y-axis
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The bottom horizontal side of the graph.  Contains the category information.

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X-axis
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Used in graphs to indicate data values.

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Data Markers
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A collection of related values, such as one row or column from a spreadsheet.

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Data Series
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A horizontal or vertical line that extends across the plot area of the graph for the purpose of adding clarification of the graph.

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Gridline
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The background portion of a graph bound by the y and x axis.

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Plot Area
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Used in a graph to clarify data categories or values.
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Tick Mark
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An object that explains the symbols, colors, or patterns, used to differentiate the data.

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Legend
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A single value or text explanation used to explain the data in a series.

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Data Label
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In a chart, the main heading, which describes the purpose and the content.

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Chart Title
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Describes the horizontal data.

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The X-axis
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Describes the vertical data.

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The Y-axis
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A chart that appears on the same sheet as the spreadsheet it represents.

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Embedded Chart
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A chart that will reflect changes made to the spreadsheet it represents.

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Linked Chart
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Used to make comparisons or generalizations about groups of data.

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Column Chart
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The chart used to represent the sum of more than one value and compare the contribution of individuals to the whole.

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Stacked Bar Chart
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A chart that is used to show trends or changes in data, over time.

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Line Chart
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The type of chart that is used to show the correlation of two or more data sets.

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XY Scatter Chart
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The type of chart used to represent the contribution of each component of one series of data to the whole.

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Pie Chart
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A pie chart in which the individual components are enhanced.

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Exploded Pie Chart
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