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This guide delves into Sensitivity Analysis techniques like Impact Analysis, Scenario Analysis, and Monte Carlo Simulation. Learn how to assess uncertainties step by step and utilize Excel tools for thorough analysis. Explore the importance of pessimistic scenarios and three-point estimates in decision-making. Leverage simulation tools like @Risk and Crystal Ball to generate insightful results through random number generation. Dive into histograms for a clearer visualization of the Impact Analysis. Start understanding the significance of Sensitivity Analysis in your models today!
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7. Sensitivity analysis Impact analysis, worst case scenarios, risk analysis, Monte Carlo simulation techniques Sensitivity Analysis
We have built a great model, but is it of any use? Sensitivity Analysis
Overview • 7.1 Impact Analysis • 7.2 Scenario Analysis • 7.3 Monte Carlo Simulation Sensitivity Analysis
Impact Analysis on IRR • One uncertain item at the time, say Price, Sales and Equipment • Insert impact factor 100% and multiply uncertain item with that • Use Excel Data Table for a range of factor values, say from 50% to 150% • Do same for other uncertain items • Use Excel Chart Sensitivity Analysis
Data Tables for Impact Analysis on IRR of Equity Sensitivity Analysis
Try to see the big picture! Sensitivity Analysis
Scenario Analysis • Many uncertain items changed at the time • Use Excel Scenario Manager • Select Changing Cells • Determine values for each scenario • Determine name of scenarios, for example Pessimistic, Optimistic, .., • Select Result Cells Sensitivity Analysis
Scenario Analysis Sensitivity Analysis
Pessimistic scenarios are more common than optimistic! Sensitivity Analysis
Monte Carlo Simulation • Random number generators • Probability distributions • Simulation tools (@Risk or Crystal Ball) Sensitivity Analysis
Three Point Estimate: a, m, b • For uncertain items, say cost • Assume a Beta probability distribution (or Triangular) • Three points estimated: • optimistic a • most likely m • pessimistic b Sensitivity Analysis
Triangular Distribution Sensitivity Analysis
Simulation with Random Number Generation • Simulation Tools, add-ins to Excel • @Risk • Crystal Ball • Generate histogram for a result item, say IRR of Equity Sensitivity Analysis
Histogram of IRR of Equity Sensitivity Analysis
Beginning to see the light? Sensitivity Analysis