{"product_id":"statistics-for-big-data-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Statistics for Big Data for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlan Anderson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDavid Semmelroth\u003c\/b\u003e (With)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe fast and easy way to make sense of statistics for big data\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDoes the subject of data analysis make you dizzy? You've come to the right place! \u003ci\u003eStatistics For Big Data For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e breaks this often-overwhelming subject down into easily digestible parts, offering new and aspiring data analysts the foundation they need to be successful in the field. Inside, you'll find an easy-to-follow introduction to exploratory data analysis, the lowdown on collecting, cleaning, and organizing data, everything you need to know about interpreting data using common software and programming languages, plain-English explanations of how to make sense of data in the real world, and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData has never been easier to come by, and the tools students and professionals need to enter the world of big data are based on applied statistics. While the word \"statistics\" alone can evoke feelings of anxiety in even the most confident student or professional, it doesn't have to. Written in the familiar and friendly tone that has defined the For Dummies brand for more than twenty years, \u003ci\u003eStatistics For Big Data For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e takes the intimidation out of the subject, offering clear explanations and tons of step-by-step instruction to help you make sense of data mining--without losing your cool.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelps you to identify valid, useful, and understandable patterns in data\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides guidance on extracting previously unknown information from large databases\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShows you how to discover patterns available in big data\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGives you access to the latest tools and techniques for working in big data\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you're a student enrolled in a related Applied Statistics course or a professional looking to expand your skillset, \u003ci\u003eStatistics For Big Data For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e gives you access to everything you need to succeed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLearn to: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCollect, clean, and interpret data\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEffectively communicate data analysis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake good predictions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBig data making you dizzy? Relax--here's what it's all about\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBig data figures into everything from weather forecasting to political polling. Don't let it give you a big headache; use this friendly book to learn about it in manageable, bite-size chunks. You'll get a handle on the statistical methods used when working with big data, applications for it, ways to organize and check data, and a whole lot more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSolving the big mystery\u003c\/b\u003e--find out what big data is, characteristics that define it, how it's used, and what it makes possible\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow to handle it \u003c\/b\u003e-- explore statistical techniques used with big data, including probability distributions, regression analysis, time series analysis, and forecasting techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGetting graphical \u003c\/b\u003e-- learn how big data can be analyzed with graphical techniques and how to identify valid, useful, and understandable patterns in data\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA variable approach \u003c\/b\u003e-- examine key univariate and multivariate statistical techniques for analyzing data\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThinking ahead \u003c\/b\u003e-- discover techniques for forecasting the future values of a dataset\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThere's a tool for that \u003c\/b\u003e-- learn about the best software packages and programming tools for analyzing statistical data\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOpen the book and find: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWays to extract previously unknown information from a database\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTips for data collection and cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTechniques for analyzing time series data\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to check data for missing information\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat to do with outliers in a dataset\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSome surprising uses for big data\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn overview of modeling techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlan Anderson, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003e is a professor of economics and finance at Fordham University and New York University. He's a veteran economist, risk manager, and fixed income analyst.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Semmelroth\u003c\/b\u003e is an experienced data analyst, trainer, and statistics instructor who consults on customer databases and database marketing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 9.1 x 7.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 08, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42721473036351,"sku":"9781118940013","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/4272f8c475c413c567d3333cbd2a4caa.webp?v=1765092491","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/statistics-for-big-data-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}