Statistics for Big Data for Dummies

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.

About the Author

Alan Andersonis a professor of economics and finance at Fordham University and New York University. He's a veteran economist, risk manager and fixed income analyst. David Semmelroth is an experienced data analyst, trainer and statistics instructor who consults on customer databases and database marketing.