100 Excel Simulations: Using Excel to Model Risk, Investments, Genetics, Growth, Gambling and Monte Carlo Analysis

MrExcel's Holy Macro! Books · Dr. Gerard Verschuuren

Dec 2024 · Packt Publishing Ltd

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227

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About this ebook

Use Excel simulations to solve real-world problems in finance, genetics, and more. Learn practical techniques for data modeling, Monte Carlo methods, and scenario testing with step-by-step examples across diverse fields.Key Features

Extensive hands-on simulations with Excel
Practical examples across diverse disciplines
Step-by-step guides for advanced modeling techniques

Book DescriptionThis book dives deep into the art of creating realistic simulations using Excel. Starting with simple concepts like dice rolls and roulette, it gradually introduces advanced scenarios in genetics, finance, and statistics. Each example is designed to help readers understand the principles of modeling and problem-solving with step-by-step guidance. Readers will explore Monte Carlo simulations, hypothesis testing, and iterative techniques to tackle real-world challenges. The book covers diverse applications, such as risk analysis, DNA sequencing, and stock market predictions. It emphasizes practical approaches that make complex techniques accessible, even for users with basic Excel skills. By the end, readers will have hands-on experience designing and testing custom simulations for various fields. Whether analyzing traffic patterns, forecasting market trends, or studying population dynamics, this book equips users with the tools and confidence to address multifaceted problems effectively.What you will learn

Simulate dice rolls and roulette games
Evaluate risk using Monte Carlo techniques
Explore population genetics scenarios
Develop strategies for financial modeling
Analyze real-world gambling probabilities
Design experiments for hypothesis testing

Who this book is for

This book is ideal for professionals, students, and enthusiasts looking to improve their skills in data modeling, simulations, and Excel techniques. A basic understanding of Excel is recommended, but no prior programming knowledge is required.

About the author

Holy Macro! Books has been providing top-quality books on Excel, Power Query, and Power BI since 2002. They have published over 100 titles by 30 authors, including numerous Microsoft MVPs.

Dr. Gerard Verschuuren is a Microsoft Certified Professional specializing in VB, VBA, and VB.NET. He is the principal of Genesis PC, where he teaches and advises on the use of curve-fitting software such as Excel and XLfit in data, regression, and statistical analyses. His clients include Abbott, Bose, IBM, Liberty Mutual, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Harvard University. He is the author of numerous computer programming books, including Excel 2007 VBA, From VBA to VSTO, Master the Web, and Slide Your Way Through Excel VBA. He lives in Atkinson, New Hampshire.

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