Numerical Accuracy

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August 25, 2024 3 min read Definitions

Cross-Footing: Validating Spreadsheet Calculations

Finance Accounting Information Technology Cross-Footing Spreadsheet Data Validation Numerical Accuracy Calculation Verification

Cross-Footing is a method used in spreadsheets to ensure the accuracy of numerical data by totaling rows and columns and comparing the sums for agreement.

August 25, 2024 3 min read Definitions

Double Precision: Enhanced Accuracy in Computations

Mathematics Computer Science Double Precision Floating-Point Numbers Numerical Accuracy High-Precision Computing Computational Mathematics

Double precision is a format for numerical representation in computing that allows for greater accuracy by keeping track of twice as many digits as the standard floating-point format.