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    • Data Visualization
    • Decision Support Systems

    Background:

    • Spreadsheets are widely used for modeling but struggle with uncertainty analysis.
    • Traditional spreadsheets offer a discrete, overprecise view, limiting investigation of inherent uncertainties.
    • Existing extensions for uncertainty handling often involve complex modeling processes incompatible with tabular layouts.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce Fuzzy Spreadsheet, a novel tool that integrates uncertainty handling directly into spreadsheet cells.
    • To enable calculations with value distributions and probabilities within a familiar spreadsheet interface.
    • To evaluate the usability and effectiveness of Fuzzy Spreadsheet compared to traditional spreadsheets.

    Main Methods:

    • Developed Fuzzy Spreadsheet where cells can store and display distributions of values.
    • Integrated visual elements to maintain a traditional spreadsheet look and feel while facilitating analysis.
    • Implemented automatic extraction and visualization of impact, uncertainty, and neighborhood information for selected cells.
    • Conducted a user study to assess usability and perceived mental effort.

    Main Results:

    • Fuzzy Spreadsheet allows calculations with both precise values and distributions/probabilities.
    • The tool provides integrated uncertainty handling, conveying sensitivity and robustness information.
    • User study results indicate Fuzzy Spreadsheet outperforms traditional spreadsheets in answer correctness and response time.
    • Users perceived significantly lower mental effort when using Fuzzy Spreadsheet for complex tasks.

    Conclusions:

    • Fuzzy Spreadsheet effectively addresses the limitations of traditional spreadsheets in handling uncertainty.
    • The integrated approach enhances model investigation and what-if analysis capabilities.
    • The tool offers a user-friendly interface that improves decision-making accuracy and efficiency.