The Use of Influence Diagrams in the Design of Spreadsheet Models: an experimental study
The spreadsheet is one of the most commonly used personal computer applications. Many studies have shown that a very high percentage of spreadsheet models contain serious errors. The use of influence diagrams, which are a visual representation of the relationships among the variables in a problem, t...
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doaj-be1b8076ef6f49d996855fe5230608a92021-08-02T03:42:15ZengAustralasian Association for Information SystemsAustralasian Journal of Information Systems1449-86181449-86182001-11-019110.3127/ajis.v9i1.230194The Use of Influence Diagrams in the Design of Spreadsheet Models: an experimental studyPeter O'DonnellThe spreadsheet is one of the most commonly used personal computer applications. Many studies have shown that a very high percentage of spreadsheet models contain serious errors. The use of influence diagrams, which are a visual representation of the relationships among the variables in a problem, to plan the development of a spreadsheet model may reduce the likelihood of the spreadsheet model containing an error. This paper describes an experimental study that tests whether the use of influence diagrams improves spreadsheet modelling practice. The results of the study suggests that influence diagrams do help users to better understand problems, and as a result reduce the likelihood of omitting important variables from spreadsheet models.http://journal.acs.org.au/index.php/ajis/article/view/230Influence diagramsspreadsheetmodel |
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The Use of Influence Diagrams in the Design of Spreadsheet Models: an experimental study |
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Australasian Journal of Information Systems |
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The spreadsheet is one of the most commonly used personal computer applications. Many studies have shown that a very high percentage of spreadsheet models contain serious errors. The use of influence diagrams, which are a visual representation of the relationships among the variables in a problem, to plan the development of a spreadsheet model may reduce the likelihood of the spreadsheet model containing an error. This paper describes an experimental study that tests whether the use of influence diagrams improves spreadsheet modelling practice. The results of the study suggests that influence diagrams do help users to better understand problems, and as a result reduce the likelihood of omitting important variables from spreadsheet models. |
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