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How do I calculate my major GPA?

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Virginia Trovato explains how to use a spreadsheet to calculate your GPA for classes in your major.

 

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How do I multiply fractions?

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Learn to multiply two fractions and then simplify your answer.

 

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How do I calculate totals, average, median or standard deviation in excel?

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Learn how to calculate Totals, Mean, Median, Mode, & Standard Deviation in Excel using formulas.

 

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How do I create a budget?

Watch this video to learn the basic steps to creating a budget. Budgeting is very personal, but luckily budgets can be flexible.

 

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For more information on savings goals, check out this LearnVest article: How Much do I really need to save?

You can create your budget using a notebook, excel or excel like products, or an app. Try a few out to determine the tool that works best for you. Watch this next video to see one way to use Excel to track your finances.

 

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These resources should be a good start, but depending on your situation, this may not feel like enough information. Budgeting can be tricky, and you may need more information or personalized help. Mary Baldwin offers a personal finance class that offers much deeper insight into budgeting, financial planning, and savings. You might also look for local non-profit organizations offering personal finance classes or counseling. 

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How do I calculate percent changes?

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Watch as Dr. Diduch demonstrates the calculation of percentage changes between two values. This video shows you the process of figuring out a percent change and includes examples for you to try the skill on your own. 

 

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How do I insert Excel graphs into Word or PowerPoint?

Watch this video to learn how to copy and paste graphs from Excel into Word or PowerPoint.

 

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How do I calculate frequency?

982 views   |   1 Vote this question as useful.   0 Vote this question as not useful.   |   Last updated on Nov 06, 2018    Mathematics MBU Faculty

Watch this video to learn about frequency, relative frequency, and cumulative frequency. Mathematics instructor Sara Botkin explains how to calculate frequency and how it can be used.

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How do I calculate the slope of a line?

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Dr. Diduch explains how to calculate the slope of a plotted line.

 

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How do I solve linear equations with variables on both sides?

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Watch this video to learn how to solve linear equations with variables on both sides of the equal sign.

 

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How do I learn the basics of Excel?

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Watch this video to learn the basics of using Excel. Most videos in Dr. Q are short videos that tackle one skill. This video is different. It's a longer video that gives you an explanatory tour of Excel. Watch this video to learn about Excel's tabs, ribbons, columns, rows, cells, sheets, entering data. 

 

Having trouble with the embedded player above? View Video Here. Enjoyed this video and want to learn more? Continue on to Intermediate Excel Skills, Tips, and Tricks from the same narrator.

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How do I calculate my GPA when I retake a class?

895 views   |   1 Vote this question as useful.   0 Vote this question as not useful.   |   Last updated on Apr 04, 2018    Excel MBU Faculty

Virginia Trovato explains how to determine the change to your GPA when you retake a course where you earned a C, D, F or NC. Watch this video to learn how to use a spreadsheet to calculate your GPA and adjust your grade for classes you've taken again.

 

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How do I make a time series graph in excel?

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Dr. Diduch explains how to create time series graphs or charts in Excel.

 

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How do I reduce fractions to their lowest terms?

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Watch this video to learn how to reduce fractions to their lowest terms. Created by Sal Khan and Monterey Institute for Technology and Education.

 

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How do I use Excel's VLOOKUP function to merge information?

876 views   |   1 Vote this question as useful.   0 Vote this question as not useful.   |   Last updated on Nov 29, 2017    Excel

Learn how to use Excel's VLOOKUP function to compare and compile values in two lists.

 

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How do I take a chart from Excel and put it into Word?

Click here to learn how to copy an Excel chart or graph into Word. Instructions apply to Excel 2016 Word 2016 Excel 2013 Word 2013 Excel 2010 Word 2010 Word 2007.

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How do I calculate my credit usage ratio?

863 views   |   2 Vote this question as useful.   0 Vote this question as not useful.   |   Last updated on Apr 07, 2018    Personal Finance MBU Faculty

Janet Ewing, Q Center Director, explains how to find your credit usage ratio, and why your credit usage is important.

 

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How do I make a Scatter Graph?

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Watch this video to learn about plotting points on a graph to manually create a scatterplot of information.

 

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How do I build a data set in Excel? 

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Watch this video to learn how to acquire and format information in Excel so that it can be manipulated and used as a data set.

 

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What are linear equations?

834 views   |   1 Vote this question as useful.   0 Vote this question as not useful.   |   Last updated on Apr 04, 2018    Economics Mathematics

Watch this video to learn about 2-variable linear equations and their graphs.

 

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What are non-linear equations? What are non linear equations? Equations that make a line. equations with two variables. two-variable equations. two variable, liner linar.


How do I calculate average, fixed and marginal costs?

829 views   |   1 Vote this question as useful.   0 Vote this question as not useful.   |   Last updated on Nov 29, 2017    Economics Excel

Watch this video to see a demonstration of calculating average, fixed, variable and marginal cost.

 

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