1.3 Adding the Data Analysis ToolPak in Excel

In the next section of this unit, you are going to learn how to add the Data Analysis ToolPak in Excel and what its purpose is.

Data Analysis ToolPak is a Microsoft Excel add-in function that provides you with a set of statistical tools for analysing data. This add-in comes with Excel during installation. However, if it has not already been loaded or activated on the machine you are using, you need to do so to proceed further.

To load the Data Analysis ToolPak:

• Open the Excel worksheet (this will already be opened if you have opened ‘JC Electrics template’ file).
• Click on the File tab, then click on Options, and select Add-Ins.
• In the Manage box, select Excel Add-ins as shown in the screenshot below and click Go (see Figure 4).
• A new box will appear, and in the Add-Ins dialog box, select the Analysis Tool Pak check box, and then click OK.

The Data Analysis icon should now be available on the Data ribbon in the Analysis group. Start of Figure

The Data Analysis icon should now be available on the Data ribbon in the Analysis group.