Statistical Assistant how-to

How to Build a Pivot Table Summary

Pivot tables summarize fast.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Pivot tables summarize fast. In short: select; insert; add, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Select data.

  2. Insert a pivot table.

  3. Add rows.

  4. Add values.

  5. Add filters.

  6. Format clearly.

Safety reminders for statistical assistants

  • Protect confidential data
  • Follow data security rules
  • Document changes
  • Report errors

Mean · Median · Mode · Standard deviation · Outlier · Missing data: see the full statistical assistant glossary.

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