{"product_id":"statistics-for-big-data-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781118940013","title":"Statistics for Big Data For Dummies (Paperback \/ softback) 9781118940013","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eStatistics for Big Data For Dummies\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eAlan Anderson (Author), David Semmelroth (With)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781118940013, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 8 September 2015\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e384 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.4 x 18.8 x 2.5 cm, 0.522 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe fast and easy way to make sense of statistics for big data\u003c\/b\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\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Introducing Big Data Statistics 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: What Is Big Data and What Do You Do With It? 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Characteristics of Big Data: The Three Vs 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Using Big Data: The Hot Applications 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Understanding Probabilities 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Basic Statistical Ideas 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Preparing and Cleaning Data 81\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Dirty Work: Preparing Your Data for Analysis 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Figuring the Format: Important Computer File Formats 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Checking Assumptions: Testing for Normality 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Dealing with Missing or Incomplete Data 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Sending Out a Posse: Searching for Outliers 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) 141\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: An Overview of Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: A Plot to Get Graphical: Graphical Techniques 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: You’re the Only Variable for Me: Univariate Statistical Techniques 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: To All the Variables We’ve Encountered: Multivariate Statistical Techniques 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Regression Analysis 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: When You’ve Got the Time: Time Series Analysis 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Big Data Applications 269\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Using Your Crystal Ball: Forecasting with Big Data 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Crunching Numbers: Performing Statistical Analysis on Your Computer 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Seeking Free Sources of Financial Data 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: The Part of Tens 331\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Ten (or So) Best Practices in Data Preparation 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Ten (or So) Questions Answered by Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 349\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Mathematics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Mathematics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Mathematics%20%5BPB%5D%22\"\u003ePB\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52472080236824,"sku":"9781118940013","price":13.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781118940013.jpg?v=1785716446","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/statistics-for-big-data-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781118940013","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}