CP045: Introduction to Monte Carlo Simulations in Excel

In the 45th session of Chandoo.org podcast, let’s get in to Monte Carlo simulations.

What is in this session?

In this podcast,

• Quick personal updates – 200km BRM and book delay
• History of Monte Carlo simulations
• Monte Carlo simulations – an example
• How to do simulations in Excel
  • Formulas
  • VBA
  • Data Tables
• Using data tables to run simulations – case study – estimating Pi value
• Things to keep in mind when setting up your simulation models
• Resources on Monte Carlo simulations in Excel
• Conclusions

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Resources on Monte Carlo simulations

Articles & tutorials on data tables & Monte Carlo simulations

• The best explanation about data tables & Monte Carlo simulations
• Estimating Pi ? value by throwing frozen hot dogs on Excel charts
• Simulating Monopoly board game to find best strategies

Example workbook – Estimating Pi value with Monte Carlo simulations

• Click here to download the Pi Estimation Monte Carlo simulation workbook

Courses:

• 50 ways to analyze your data from Chandoo

50 ways to analyze data is a comprehensive online course to help you become a better analyst. In this course, you will learn how to create Monte Carlo simulations, optimization models, advanced analysis models & visualizations.

Please click here to know more about 50 ways program

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