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Mangiero, George A.; Kraten, Michael – American Journal of Business Education, 2017
Financial analysts generally create static formulas for the computation of NPV. When they do so, however, it is not readily apparent how sensitive the value of NPV is to changes in multiple interdependent and interrelated variables. It is the aim of this paper to analyze this variability by employing a dynamic, visually graphic presentation using…
Descriptors: Predictor Variables, Visual Aids, Computer Graphics, Business Administration Education
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Kim, Myung-Hoon; Kim, Michelle S. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2016
A visual regression analysis using the least absolutes method (LAB) was developed, utilizing an interactive approach of visually minimizing the sum of the absolute deviations (SAB) using a bar graph in Excel; the results agree very well with those obtained from nonvisual LAB using a numerical Solver in Excel. These LAB results were compared with…
Descriptors: Least Squares Statistics, Regression (Statistics), Graphs, Courseware
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Andraos, John – Journal of Chemical Education, 2015
This paper presents a simplified approach for the application of material efficiency metrics to linear and convergent synthesis plans encountered in organic synthesis courses. Computations are facilitated and automated using intuitively designed Microsoft Excel spreadsheets without invoking abstract mathematical formulas. The merits of this…
Descriptors: Organic Chemistry, Case Studies, Efficiency, Synthesis
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Baltazar, Ramon; Maybee, Bryan; Santos, Michael R. – Journal of Instructional Pedagogies, 2012
This paper uses Excel to enhance the pedagogy of capital structure theory for corporate finance instructors and students. We provide a lesson plan that utilizes Excel spreadsheets and graphs to develop understanding of the theory. The theory is introduced in three scenarios that utilize Modigliani & Miller's Propositions and…
Descriptors: Business Administration Education, Business Skills, Financial Services, Case Method (Teaching Technique)
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Rienzo, Thomas F.; Athappilly, Kuriakose K. – Decision Sciences Journal of Innovative Education, 2012
Business students taking data mining classes are often introduced to artificial neural networks (ANN) through point and click navigation exercises in application software. Even if correct outcomes are obtained, students frequently do not obtain a thorough understanding of ANN processes. This spreadsheet model was created to illuminate the roles of…
Descriptors: Spreadsheets, Artificial Intelligence, Teaching Methods, Educational Practices
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Moore, John W.; Mitchem, Cheryl E. – Journal of College Teaching & Learning, 2004
This paper provides a model of course-embedded assessment for use in an undergraduate Accounting Information Systems course, and reports the results obtained from implementation. The profession's educational objectives are mapped to specific computer skills and assignments, to provide direct evidence of learning outcomes. Indirect evidence of…
Descriptors: Information Technology, Accounting, Self Efficacy, Undergraduate Students