a one-two paragraph summary on the Running Queries and Reports tutorials. Apply critical thinking and an academic writing style that demonstrates your understanding of the difference between a Microsoft Access database and an Excel spreadsheet by comparing the features of each and when they would be used as personal computer applications if applicable.

Both perform almost the same function of storing data, performing numerical calculations, formating cells, and to generate reports.

However, when dealing with data that is short term (requiring less updating) Microsoft Excel is recommended as it provides easy spreadsheet functions. Access on the other hand is a more complex application for data analysis involving constantly changing data values that are long term based. Access allows for efficient data analysis using complex tools such as import module, automated queries etc.