I'm a proud liberal arts graduate myself who, with some fumbling, ended up in the world of data analytics. …
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Learning guide: Introduction to SQL, one-day workshop
I like to call Structured Query Language, or SQL, the "cool old uncle of data analysis," because SQL has been around the block, and can still keep up. While R has been around since 2000, and …
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What is the “data analytics stack?”
A poor craftsman blames his tools. But if all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail. It's common for web developers or database adminstrators to refer to their "stack" of tools used to …
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Learning guide: Excel for non-profit administrators, one day workshop
In theory, non-profits exist to serve causes that would be difficult to make a profit from. In practice? Well, most do some of that. But most non-profits also struggle with data in a way unique …
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Why Excel is the best way to learn data analytics
The more I advance into analytics, the more I come back to Excel as a teaching and prototyping tool. Yes, of course, Excel has its weaknesses -- but as a medium for learning, it's unmatched. Here's …
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Advanced Excel Statistics for Business Analytics (O’Reilly Media Online Learning)
I'm pleased to present a new O'Reilly Online Learning session on Advanced Excel Statistics for Business Analytics on Wednesday August 12th at 1pm Eastern. The session is free to attend for all …