Excel Data Analysis For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))

<p><b>Take Excel to the next level</b></p> <p>Excel is the world&rsquo;s leading spreadsheet application. It&rsquo;s a key module in Microsoft Office&mdash;the number-one productivity suite&mdash;and it is the number-one business intelligence tool. An Excel dashboard report is a visual presentation of critical data and uses gauges, maps, charts, sliders, and other graphical elements to present complex data in an easy-to-understand format.&nbsp;</p> <p><i>Excel Data Analysis For Dummies</i> explains in depth how to use Excel as a tool for analyzing big data sets.&nbsp;In no time, you&rsquo;ll discover how to mine and analyze critical data in order to make more informed business decisions.</p> <ul> <li>Work with external databases, PivotTables, and Pivot Charts</li> <li>Use Excel for statistical and financial functions and data sharing</li> <li>Get familiar with Solver</li> <li>Use the Small Business Finance Manager</li> </ul> <p>If you&rsquo;re familiar with Excel but lack a background in the technical aspects of data analysis, this user-friendly book makes it easy to start putting it to use for you.</p>

<p><b>Paul McFedries</b> is the president of Logophilia Limited, a technical writing company, and has worked with computers large and small since 1975. Although now primarily a writer, Paul has worked as a programmer, consultant, database developer, and website developer. Paul has written more than 90 books that have sold over four million copies worldwide.