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Start Excel. Download the text file exploring_e10_grader_h1.txt, the XML file exploring_e10_grader_h1.xml, and the Excel file exploring_e10_grader_h1.xlsx. Open the workbook. In the Airlines Codes sheet, click cell A2 and create a link to the tab-delimited text file you downloaded. Select the option that the text file has headers. Accept all other defaults. Open Notepad, edit the exploring_e10_grader_h1.txt tab-delimited file. At the end of the last line, press ENTER, type Unified, press TAB, type UNA. Save and close the text file. In Excel, refresh the connection to the text file. In the Departures sheet, in cell A1, create a Web query to the departures table on a specified Web page, maintaining full HTML formatting before importing. In the Filtered List sheet, create a table with headers in range A1:E29. Click cell A2, insert a VLOOKUP to find the airline code from the airline table in the Airline Codes sheet, matching the airline in the Departures sheet, and returning the code (e.g., Unified as UNA). The formula should fill down automatically. In cell B2, combine the airline code from the previous step with a space and the flight number from the Departures sheet, copying down automatically. In cell C2, use a text function to display city names with proper capitalization (e.g., Houston). Copy the formula down automatically. In cell D2, enter a formula to replicate the departure time from the Departures sheet; format D2:D29 with a time format such as 1:30 PM. In cell E2, use a text function to capitalize each word of the status (e.g., On Time), copying down automatically. Apply a filter in the Filtered List sheet for Houston airports with a status of On Time. In cell A1 of the Airports sheet, connect to the exploring_e10_grader_h1.xml file. Open exploring_e10_grader_h1.xml in Notepad, duplicate the first Airport element, and change the data to "Atlanta" with code "ATL," and modify Chicago code to "ORD." Save and close the XML file. Refresh only the XML connection. Ensure all worksheets are correctly named and ordered as Departures, Filtered List, Airline Codes, Airports. Save, close, and exit the workbook. Submit as instructed.

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The comprehensive process outlined involves integrating multiple data sources and manipulating them within an Excel workbook to analyze airline departure information effectively. This exercise emphasizes data import, transformation, and analysis techniques fundamental to data management and business intelligence.

The journey begins with accessing and linking external files—specifically, a tab-delimited text file and an XML document—into Excel. Establishing a link in the Airlines Codes sheet between cell A2 and the text file allows for dynamic updates; when the text file is modified, Excel can refresh the data, ensuring synchronization. The modification of the text file with additional airline data demonstrates the importance of maintaining data integrity and proper formatting before importing, which is crucial to avoid errors during data refreshes.

Next, creating a web query to import the departures table from an online web page introduces a vital method of real-time data acquisition in Excel. Maintaining full HTML formatting during import ensures data fidelity, allowing for accurate presentation and analysis. This step illustrates how Excel can connect to live web data, a key feature in financial, operational, or logistical reporting.

In the segmentation and filtering phase, constructing a table in the Filtered List sheet with specific headers sets the foundation for detailed data analysis. Using functions such as VLOOKUP to match airline names with codes highlights the importance of efficient data lookups, especially when dealing with large datasets. The dynamic nature of formulas, which automatically fill down, streamlines the process of data processing.

The combination of text functions to merge airline codes and flight numbers exemplifies how string operations facilitate creating unique identifiers or descriptive labels effectively. The transformation of city names into properly capitalized formats via text functions improves data readability and reporting quality, especially significant when dealing with inconsistent data sources.

Time data handling in Excel is demonstrated through formatting departure times in a standardized format like 1:30 PM. Proper formatting ensures clarity in time-based analyses, scheduling, and operational decision-making. Replicating the status from the Departures sheet with title case formatting further enhances the dataset's professionalism and consistency.

Applying filters to focus on specific airports and statuses reflects essential data analysis skills—filtering enables users to isolate relevant information swiftly. The targeted filtering for Houston airports with an "On Time" status exemplifies how Excel's filter functionalities support operational insights.

Linking to an XML data source in the Airports sheet involves creating and editing XML data to reflect current airport details. Duplicating and modifying XML nodes to add Atlanta and update Chicago ensures data completeness and correctness, which is fundamental in data maintenance routines. Refreshing only the XML connection demonstrates selective data updating techniques, avoiding unnecessary refresh operations.

Finally, organizing worksheets in a logical order and naming convention facilitates easier navigation and understanding of the workbook. Saving and closing the file signifies the completion of the data integration process, ready for submission or further analysis. This workflow illustrates essential skills in data importation, transformation, automation, and presentation—core competencies in data analysis and management.

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