ETX1100/ETX5900 Business Statistics

Week 7: Spreadsheet modelling and optimisation

What you will learn this week

  • Formulate a spreadsheet model using inputs, decisions, objectives and constraints.
  • Explore sensitivity using one- and two-way Data Tables.
  • Work backwards from a target using Goal Seek.
  • Solve and validate constrained optimisation problems with Solver.

Class workbook

Download the Week 7 modelling workbook and open the interactive slides.

Slides for the week

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Upcoming assessments

  • Week 7: Quiz 7
  • Week 8: Quiz 8