Course Name: Quantitative Research Computer Skills

Course Code: QR-CS201

BS (Information of Medical Technology) Semester 1 (Batch 1)
Total Questions:5 Total marks:5
Dead line:20th June 2023

Name: Hadia Nabi Bakhsh Roll No: 13/2022/57

Course: Quantitative Research Instructor: Sir Safdar Ali

Computer Skills

Course Code: QR-CS201 Date: 13th June 2023

Q.1 Define the following terms:

a) MS Office
b) Macros in Excel
c) IF & COUNT IF formulas with example
d) Proofing
e) Power point

Email: safder.ali@duhs.edu.pk
 Microsoft Office
Create, design, store, protect & share.

Microsoft Office is a suite of productivity applications developed by Microsoft cooperation to

help us in basic tasks with its collection of software programs designed to assist users in creating,
managing, and organizing various types of documents and data.
Its first version was launched by Bill gates on 1 st August 1988 with various different features
with their own unique purposes. Microsoft Office is widely used in various professional and
educational settings, and it offers a range of features and functionalities to enhance productivity
and collaboration.

The primary components of Microsoft

Office typically include:
 Microsoft Word
 Microsoft PowerPoint
 Microsoft Excel
 Microsoft Outlook
 Microsoft Publisher

It helps us create, edit, and manage documents, spreadsheets,

presentations, emails, and more and is available for both
Windows and macOS operating systems, as well as on mobile
devices through dedicated apps.
Microsoft Excel is a powerful spreadsheet software including other programs providing a wide
range of features that allow users to perform various tasks involving data analysis, calculations,
and visualization using its spreadsheets, formulas, functions, data analysis (Charts/Graphs),
Macros and automation.

Macros allow users to automate repetitive tasks involving multiple steps or involve large
amounts of data by recording a series of actions and then playing them back and executing
quickly and accurately.
It streamlines complex operations leading to increased productivity and efficiency in Excel
which does not only saves time and eliminates variations but also reduces the chances of errors
that may occur during manual operations. Macros can be used to perform calculations, generate
reports, apply formatting, and manipulate data in a way that is tailored to your requirements.
Here's how you can work with macros in Microsoft Excel:
 Enabling the access to macro-related features by going to “File”, "Options," select
"Customize Ribbon," and then "Developer" and then choose "Record Macro."
 Excel will start recording your actions from this point onward then click "Stop
Recording" button.
 To Run a macro, click on "Macros," and if you need to edit a recorded macro, use the
"Edit" button.
The COUNTIF function in Excel is used to count the number of cells within a
specified range that meet a given criteria thus allowing you to count cells based on
a single condition.
=COUNTIF (range, criteria)
where range of cells you want to count and condition or criteria that determines
which cells to count.
For example, there is a list of students and you want to count the number of
students who scored more than or equal to 80.
=COUNTIF (B2:B10, ">=80")
The "IF" function in Excel is a logical function that allows you to test a condition
and return different values based on whether the condition is true or false.
=IF (logical_test, [value_if_true],[ value_if_false])
For example, a list of students and their scores in an exam, and you want to assign
grades based on their scores so anyone who scores 70 or above gets an "A," scores
60 to 69 get a "B," scores 50 to 59 get a "C," and anyone below 50 gets a "F."
=IF(A2>=70, "A", IF(A2>=60, "B", IF(A2>=50, "C", "F")))
Microsoft Word provides a built-in feature called "Spelling & Grammar" that allows you to
proofread your documents in the "Review" tab in the ribbon at the top of the window. (Shortcut
key=f7).

It will start checking your document for spelling and grammar errors, will suggest corrections in
the "Suggestions" box. It is essential for ensuring the accuracy, clarity, and professionalism of
written documents and can help maintain consistent language and style throughout a document.
The proofing function provides access to a thesaurus and dictionary which allows users to
quickly find synonyms, antonyms, definitions, and alternative word choices to create a
professionally flawless document.
PowerPoint is a popular presentation software developed by Microsoft as part of the Microsoft
Office suite allowing us to create and present dynamic slideshows with various multimedia
elements by offering a wide range of features to help you create visually appealing and engaging
presentations while saving your time and effort in various formats which are easy to share.
It includes slide-based interface to create individual slides and add text, images, shapes, and
charts into a variety of pre-designed slide templates including placeholders for the content with
consistent formatting and layout options. You can customize your text by changing font, size,
color, alignment, and apply effects such as bold, italics, and underline, modify themes, color
schemes, backgrounds, and other design elements and integration of various elements, like
images, audio files, and videos.
It enhances your presentation by applying slide transitions, to create smooth and visually
appealing effect including fades, dissolves, slides, and more. Additionally, you can add
animations to bring them to life during the presentation like entrance, exit, emphasis, and motion
paths. SmartArt graphics represent information and concepts visually using pre-designed
diagrams using charts, (bar charts, line charts, pie charts, and more) graphs, process diagrams,
flowcharts, and more.