Classification of Spreadsheet Errors

Understand

This paper describes a framework for a systematic classification of spreadsheet errors.

• This classification or taxonomy of errors is aimed at facilitating analysis and comprehension of the different types of spreadsheet errors.
• The taxonomy is an outcome of an investigation of the widespread problem of spreadsheet errors and an analysis of specific types of these errors.
• This paper contains a description of the various elements and categories of the classification and is supported by appropriate examples.