Module 3: Spreadsheet Magic Answers (Part 3: Q31–40)

This is Part 3 of the Module 1 quiz answers for “Spreadsheet Magic” from the Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate on Coursera.

Here, we’ll walk through questions 31 to 40 with detailed explanations to support your learning.

To find answers to the remaining questions, check out the full module breakdown below:

31. What is the correct spreadsheet formula for multiplying cell H2 times cell H5?

  • =H2*H5 ✅
  • =H2/H5
  • =H2xH5
  • =H2^H5

Explanation:
Repetition of earlier question – same answer.

32. Both formulas and functions in spreadsheets begin with what symbol?

  • Equal sign (=) ✅
  • Colon (:)
  • Hyphen (-)
  • Bracket ([)

Explanation:
Both formulas and functions in spreadsheets start with an equal sign (=), which signals that a calculation or command will follow.

33. Fill in the blank: By negatively influencing data collection, ____ can have a detrimental effect on analysis.

  • objectivity
  • bias ✅
  • partiality
  • filtering

Explanation:
Bias introduces systematic errors in data collection or interpretation, leading to inaccurate analysis and unreliable results.

34. Attributes are used in spreadsheets for what purpose?

  • Analyze the data in a row
  • Insert data into each column
  • Add a new column
  • Label the data in each column ✅

Explanation:
Attributes act as labels for the type of data in a column, helping to organize and identify the information within the spreadsheet.

35. To determine an organization’s annual budget, a data analyst might use a slideshow.

  • True
  • False ✅

Explanation:
A spreadsheet is the correct tool for analyzing numerical data, such as an organization’s annual budget. Slideshows are for presenting information, not analyzing it.

36. Which of the following statements describes a key difference between formulas and functions?

  • Formulas contain words and numbers, and functions contain numbers only.
  • Formulas span two or more cells, and functions exist in only one cell.
  • Formulas are used in graphs, and functions are not.
  • Formulas are written by the user, and functions are already defined. ✅

Explanation:
Functions are prebuilt commands within the spreadsheet software, while formulas are custom expressions created by the user to perform specific calculations.

37. What do data analysts use to label the type of data contained in each column in a spreadsheet?

  • Tables
  • Menus
  • Attributes ✅

  • Headings

    Explanation:
    These are column labels that define what data is in that column.

38. In the function =MAX(A1:A12), what does A1:A12 represent?

  • The range ✅
  • The operator
  • The maximum
  • The formula

Explanation:
Specifies which cells are used in the function.

39. Fill in the blank: Putting data into context helps data analysts eliminate _____.

  • labels
  • intolerance
  • bias ✅
  • fairness

Explanation:
Understanding context helps avoid assumptions and incorrect interpretations.

40. What is the correct spreadsheet formula for multiplying cell K3 times cell K8?

  • =K3*K8 ✅
  • =K3xK8
  • =K3/K8
  • =K3^K8

Explanation:
The multiplication operator in spreadsheets is the asterisk (*), so the formula =K3*K8 correctly multiplies the values in cells K3 and K8.

Part 2 (Q16–30)

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Module 1: Ask effective questions
Module 2: Make data-driven decisions
Module 4: Always remember the stakeholder
Module 4: *Course challenge*

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