Analyze data to predict the distribution of the first digit in a set of numbers. You can identify unusual data patterns that may imply the data fabrication or fraud.
Steps
To predict the distribution of the first digit
- Open the document you need to analyze and verify data by clicking File > Open.
- Select data area and click Data > Benford Analysis.
Or, click the Benford Analysis icon in the Data tab. - From the Benford Analysis dialog box, specify the location where you want to display a chart and a table to compare the actual distribution of digits with the expected distribution.
- Click OK and then compare the difference.