Redefining the Spreadsheet as an Exploratory Instrument: A Paradigm Shift from Office Tool to Amplifier of Human Perception

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contents <p><span lang="EN-US">Spreadsheets are a core computational foundation in knowledge work, yet their essential definition is often unclear, leading to misuse. In Japan, they are frequently seen as mere digitized ledgers or tabulation tools, wasting their potential. This paper redefines spreadsheets as “exploratory devices for capturing the incongruity of events” and clarifies their functional essence, aiming to reduce misuse and enhance their value in decision support. Misconceptions and practices are examined, and a conceptual framework based on this new definition is proposed.</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="EN-US">Keywords: </span></strong><span lang="EN-US">Spreadsheet, Exploratory Measurement, Human Perception, Data Misuse</span></p>
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spellingShingle Redefining the Spreadsheet as an Exploratory Instrument: A Paradigm Shift from Office Tool to Amplifier of Human Perception
Sato, Yoshihiro
Spreadsheet
Exploratory Measurement
Human Perception
Data Literacy
<p><span lang="EN-US">Spreadsheets are a core computational foundation in knowledge work, yet their essential definition is often unclear, leading to misuse. In Japan, they are frequently seen as mere digitized ledgers or tabulation tools, wasting their potential. This paper redefines spreadsheets as “exploratory devices for capturing the incongruity of events” and clarifies their functional essence, aiming to reduce misuse and enhance their value in decision support. Misconceptions and practices are examined, and a conceptual framework based on this new definition is proposed.</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="EN-US">Keywords: </span></strong><span lang="EN-US">Spreadsheet, Exploratory Measurement, Human Perception, Data Misuse</span></p>
title Redefining the Spreadsheet as an Exploratory Instrument: A Paradigm Shift from Office Tool to Amplifier of Human Perception
topic Spreadsheet
Exploratory Measurement
Human Perception
Data Literacy
url https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19051214