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Classification of Spreadsheet Errors

Software Engineering 2024-12-24 v1

Abstract

This paper describes a framework for a systematic classification of spreadsheet errors. This classification or taxonomy of errors is aimed at facilitating analysis and comprehension of the different types of spreadsheet errors. The taxonomy is an outcome of an investigation of the widespread problem of spreadsheet errors and an analysis of specific types of these errors. This paper contains a description of the various elements and categories of the classification and is supported by appropriate examples.

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@article{arxiv.0805.4224,
  title  = {Classification of Spreadsheet Errors},
  author = {Kamalasen Rajalingham and David R. Chadwick and Brian Knight},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0805.4224},
  year   = {2024}
}

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9 Pages, 6 Figures

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