Excel Data Analysis For Dummies (For Dummies Series)

Nelson, Stephen L., Nelson, E. C.

ISBN 10: 1118898095 / ISBN 13: 9781118898093

Published by For Dummies, 2014

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Excel Data Analysis For Dummies (For Dummies Series)
• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1118898095
• ISBN 13: 9781118898093
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Harness the power of Excel to discover what your numbers are hiding

Excel Data Analysis For Dummies, 2 Edition is the ultimate guide to getting the most out of your data. Veteran Dummies author Stephen L. Nelson guides you through the basic and not-so-basic features of Excel to help you discover the gems hidden in your rough data. From input, to analysis, to visualization, the book walks you through the steps that lead to superior data analysis.

Excel is the number-one spreadsheet application, with ever-expanding capabilities. If you're only using it to balance the books, you're missing out on a host of functions that can benefit your business or personal finances by uncovering trends and other important information hidden within the numbers. Excel Data Analysis For Dummies, 2 Edition eliminates the need for advanced statistics or analysis courses by allowing you to harness the full power of Excel to do the heavy lifting for you. This 2 Edition is fully updated to include information about Excel's latest features, making it a your go-to Excel guide for data analysis. Topics include:

• Working with external databases
• PivotTables and PivotCharts
• Using Excel for statistical and financial functions
• Solver, Small Business Finance Manager, and more

The book also includes a guide to chart types and formatting, and advice on effective visual data presentation. You already have the data, so you might as well get something great out of it. Excel Data Analysis For Dummies, 2 Edition is the key to discovering what your numbers are hiding.

About the Author

Stephen L. Nelson is an author and CPA who provides accounting, business advisory, tax planning, and tax preparation services to small businesses. He is the author of more than 100 books, including QuickBooks For Dummies and Quicken For Dummies.