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In this video you will learn: 1) What is summarising data and why do we do it 2) How to use the SUM function in Google Sheets to summarise data 3) How to use pivot tables to summarise data in Google Sheets.

In this lesson you will learn:

1. What is summarising data and why do we do it

2. How to use the SUM function in Google Sheets to summarise data

3. How to use pivot tables to summarise data in Google Sheets.

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Tegan Bedser

Tegan Bedser is a project manager for training and editorial projects at Media Hack Collective (MHC).

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