Excel Formulas and Functions For Dummies

- Introduction.

Part I: Getting Started with Excel Formulas and Functions.
Chapter 1: Understanding Fundamentals, Formulas, and Functions.
Chapter 2: Saving Time with the Insert Function Dialog Box.
Chapter 3: Understanding Array Formulas and Functions.
Chapter 4: Correcting Formulas.

Part II: Evaluating Loans and Investments.
Chapter 5: Calculating Loan Payments and Interest Rates.
Chapter 6: Performing Advanced Financial Calculations.

Part III: Working with Numbers.
Chapter 7: Using Math Functions to Figure Basic Math Answers.
Chapter 8: Getting More Advanced with Math.
Chapter 9: Using Descriptive Statistical Functions.
Chapter 10: Using Significance Tests.
Chapter 11: Using Prediction and Probability Functions.

Part IV: Working with Data.
Chapter 12: Working with Date Functions.
Chapter 13: Keeping Track with Time Functions.
Chapter 14: Using Lookup, Logical, and Reference Functions.
Chapter 15: Working with Information Functions.
Chapter 16: Working with Text Functions.
Chapter 17: Summarizing Data with Database Functions.

Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 18: Ten + One Great Tips for Working with Formulas.
Chapter 19: Top Ten Functions You Must Know to Be an Excel Guru.
Chapter 20: Ten Cool Things to Do with the Analysis ToolPak Add-In.
- Index.

Peter G. Aitken has been writing about computers and programming for over 10 years, with some 30 books as well as hundreds of magazine and trade publication articles to his credit. His recent book titles include Visual Basic .NET Programming with Peter Aitken, Office XP Development with VBA, XML the Microsoft Way, Windows Script Host, and Teach Yourself Visual Basic .NET Internet Programming in 21 Days. For several years he was a Contributing Editor at Visual Developer Magazine where he wrote a popular Visual Basic column. He is a regular contributor to Microsoft OfficePro magazine and the DevX Web site. Peter is the proprietor of PGA Consulting, providing custom application and Internet development to business, academia, and government since 1994.