Sensitivity analysis in Excel 2007
- Set up your model or calculation in Excel.
- Identify the variables that you want to analyze.
- Create a table that lists the possible values for each variable.
- Create a formula that calculates the outcome of your model or calculation based on the values in your table.
- Use Excel's built-in Data Table feature to perform the sensitivity analysis.
- Specify the range of cells that contains your table of variable values and the cell in your formula that references the variable you want to analyze.
- Excel will automatically calculate the outcome of your formula for each value in your table of variable values.
Performing sensitivity analysis in Excel 2007 is a powerful tool that allows you to explore how changes in certain variables affect the outcome of a particular calculation or model. This could be a financial model, a budget, or any other type of calculation that involves multiple variables. By following these steps, you can easily gain valuable insights into your calculations and models.