Data Analysis with Microsoft Excel
Data Analysis with Microsoft Excel is your practical guide to turning raw numbers into clear insights—no programming experience required. Whether you're a student, business professional, or aspiring analyst, this book walks you through the real-world techniques used to make data-driven decisions with confidence.
From mastering formulas and functions to building dashboards and using tools like PivotTables, Goal Seek, Solver, and Data Tables, you’ll learn how to analyze, visualize, and communicate data effectively. The book blends step-by-step instructions with practical examples, making even advanced topics like forecasting, scenario analysis, and dynamic charts easy to understand and apply.
Inside, you'll discover how to:
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Clean and prepare data for analysis
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Use Excel’s built-in tools to explore and summarize data
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Apply logical and statistical functions to solve real business problems
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Create compelling charts, dashboards, and reports
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Perform what-if analysis using Goal Seek, Scenario Manager, and Solver
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Work with large datasets using PivotTables and Power Query
Whether you're handling sales reports, customer data, or research metrics, Data Analysis with Microsoft Excel gives you the tools to turn your spreadsheets into smart decisions.