For example, giving a sales estimate based on a more expensive loaf of bread would be a what-if analysis. It is easy to analyze the problem in the absence of a relationship between the price of the ...

This is where even the most sophisticated what-if modeling can go astray. To give an example, let’s say that data analysis shows the best sales performers spend the most hours in sales training.

What-if analysis in Excel is a powerful tool that allows you to explore different scenarios and outcomes by changing input values in your formulas. This guide will walk you through the three ...

Stop guessing! Susan Harkins shows you how to use Excel's Goal Seek what-if analysis tool to achieve your goals.

Examples include modeling the sale of a business, major purchase (e.g. vacation home), what-if analysis, or liquidation strategies for stock options after an IPO.

Susan Harkins continues her review of Excel's analysis tools with Scenario Manager.