Data Analysis with Microsoft Access 2010: From Simple Queries to Business Intelligence - Softcover

Rockoff, Larry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1435460103 ISBN 13: 9781435460102

Publisher: Cengage Learning PTR, 2011

Synopsis

DATA ANALYSIS WITH MICROSOFT ACCESS 2010 is an introduction to Access with an emphasis on topics relevant to data analysis. The goal is to help the analyst gain a true understanding of data and the information it contains. Access queries are covered in detail, both in terms of the mechanics of their design, and how they can be used for typical data analysis tasks. The book is written in an easy-to-understand tutorial style, with new topics introduced in a logical and intuitive sequence. Numerous screenshots are included, so you won't need to sit with a computer as you read the book. The author also broadens the concept of data analysis to encompass business intelligence (BI) topics, including valuable material on how to use Access and Excel pivot tables. Additional features include "See the SQL" sidebars that allow interested readers to learn SQL as they are learning Access, and "Focus on Analysis" sidebars that provide details on a number of useful quantitative topics. A companion website has a sample database that correlates with the BI material in the book. In short, this is the only book you'll need to gain a working knowledge of Access, and how it can be used for data analysis.

About this title

About the Author:

Larry Rockoff has been involved with Microsoft Access and Business Intelligence development for many years. His main area of interest is with using reporting tools to explore and analyze data in complex databases. He holds an MBA from the University of Chicago, with a specialization in Management Science.

Review:

Introduction. Part I: GETTING STARTED. 1. What Is Data Analysis. 2. Overview of Access. 3. Relational Database Design. Part II: ACCESS QUERIES. 4. Tables and External Data. 5. Select Queries. 6. Expressions and Functions. 7. Joins and Relationships. 8. Selection Criteria. 9. Summarizing Data. 10. Subqueries and Set Logic. 11. Action Queries. 12. Crosstab Queries and Pivot Tables. Part III: CREATING BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE. 13. What Is Business Intelligence? 14. Star Schema Design. 15. Data Warehouse Queries. 16. Excel Pivot Tables. Appendix A: Forms, Macros, and Reports. Appendix B: Creating an Access Application. Appendix C: The Companion Website.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning PTR
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1435460103
• ISBN 13: 9781435460102
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 400