Experimental study of a two-dimensional language vs. FORTRAN for first-course progammers
International Journal of Man-Machine Studies
An experimental study of people creating spreadsheets
ACM Transactions on Information Systems (TOIS)
Spreadsheets can be hazardous to your health
Personal Computing
Journal of Accountancy
Journal of Accountancy
Visualization ability as a predictor of user learning success
International Journal of Man-Machine Studies
Hitting the wall: errors in developing and code inspecting a 'simple' spreadsheet model
Decision Support Systems
The Psychology of Human-Computer Interaction
The Psychology of Human-Computer Interaction
Factors Influencing Risks and Outcomes in End-User Development
HICSS '96 Proceedings of the 29th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences Volume 2: Decision Support and Knowledge-Based Systems
Hitting the Wall: Errors in Developing and Debugging a "Simple" Spreadsheet Model
HICSS '96 Proceedings of the 29th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences Volume 2: Decision Support and Knowledge-Based Systems
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It is well documented that electronic spreadsheet models utilized in many professions to enhance decision-making frequently contain errors that have negative effects on the ultimate quality of decisions. Limited research has been published that systematically identifies potential reasons for the causes of these errors, and what procedures can be taken to minimize or eliminate them. Our research provides initial evidence concerning this problem area by investigating how several important cognitive skills are affected by formalized spreadsheet training. Results indicate that one cognitive skill, logical reasoning, significantly increases after a six-week training period. Importantly, the greater the increase in logical reasoning skill, the more effectively the subject performed developing competent spreadsheet models. These findings provide a meaningful step in more perceptibly understanding and defining important cognitive changes that occur in individuals as they undergo formalized spreadsheet development training. Further extensions of this research should more clearly refine our understanding of the cognitive changes that occur in spreadsheet developers and eventually cultivate the development of more efficient and effective training methods for spreadsheet model designers.