Statistics for Big Data For Dummies (ePub)

The fast and easy way to make sense of statistics for big
data

Does the subject of data analysis make you dizzy? You've come to
the right place! Statistics For Big Data For Dummies 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.

Data 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, Statistics For Big Data For Dummies 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.

* Helps you to identify valid, useful, and understandable
patterns in data

* Provides guidance on extracting previously unknown information
from large databases

* Shows you how to discover patterns available in big data

* Gives you access to the latest tools and techniques for working
in big data

If you're a student enrolled in a related Applied Statistics
course or a professional looking to expand your skillset,
Statistics For Big Data For Dummies gives you access to
everything you need to succeed.