Excel Data Analysis For Dummies

Harness the power of Excel to discover what your numbers arehiding Excel Data Analysis For Dummies, 2nd Editionis the ultimate guide to getting the most out of your data. VeteranDummies author Stephen L. Nelson guides you through thebasic and not-so-basic features of Excel to help you discover thegems hidden in your rough data. From input, to analysis, tovisualization, the book walks you through the steps that lead tosuperior data analysis. Excel is the number-one spreadsheet application, withever-expanding capabilities. If you're only using it to balance thebooks, you're missing out on a host of functions that can benefityour business or personal finances by uncovering trends and otherimportant information hidden within the numbers. Excel DataAnalysis For Dummies, 2nd Edition eliminates theneed for advanced statistics or analysis courses by allowing you toharness the full power of Excel to do the heavy lifting for you.This 2nd Edition is fully updated to include informationabout Excel's latest features, making it a your go-to Excel guidefor 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 havethe data, so you might as well get something great out of it.Excel Data Analysis For Dummies, 2nd Edition isthe key to discovering what your numbers are hiding.