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Risk Simulation
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Logical Steps Involved in Simulating a Risky Investment
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A Logical Sequence of a Monte Carlo Simulation to Obtain an NPW Distribution
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A Sampling Scheme for Discrete and Continuous Random Variables
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Observed NPW Values ($)
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Simulated NPW Frequency DistributionMean = $44,245, Standard Deviation = $18,585
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Simulation Result Based on 200 Iterations
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Risk Simulation with @RISK Create a Cash Flow Statement with Excel Define Uncertainty Pick Your Bottom Line Simulate Analyzing the Simulation Result Screen
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Step 1: Create a Cash Flow Statement with Excel
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Step 2: Define Uncertainty
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Step 3: Pick Your Bottom Line – NPW at Cell G13
G13 Output cell
Add Output
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Step 4: Simulate
Start Simulation
Simulation Setting
Start @RISK
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Step 5: Analyzing the Simulation Result Screen