Data analysis
“It’s about time a straightforward and comprehensive guide to analyzing data was written that makes learning the concepts simple and fun. It will change the way you think and approach problems using proven techniques and free tools. Concepts are good in theory and even better in practicality.” — Anthony Rose, President, Support Analytics “Head First Data Analysis does a fantastic job of giving readers systematic methods to analyze real-world problems. From coffee, to rubber duckies, to asking for a raise, Head First Data Analysis shows the reader how to find and unlock the power of data in everyday life. Using everything from graphs and visual aides to computer programs like Excel and R, Head First Data Analysis gives readers at all levels accessible ways to understand how systematic data analysis can improve decision making both large and small.” — Eric Heilman, Statistics teacher, Georgetown Preparatory School “Buried under mountains of data? Let Michael Milton be your guide as you fill your toolbox with the analytical skills that give you an edge. In Head First Data Analysis, you’ll learn how to turn raw numbers into real knowledge. Put away your Ouija board and tarot cards; all you need to make good decisions is some software and a copy of this book.” — Bill Mietelski, Software engineer
Praise for other Head First books
“Kathy and Bert’s Head First Java transforms the printed page into the closest thing to a GUI you’ve ever seen. In a wry, hip manner, the authors make learning Java an engaging ‘what’re they gonna do next?’ experience.” —Warren Keuffel, Software Development Magazine “Beyond the engaging style that drags you forward from know-nothing into exalted Java warrior status, Head First Java covers a huge amount of practical matters that other texts leave as the dreaded “exercise for the reader...” It’s clever, wry, hip and practical—there aren’t a lot of textbooks that can make that claim and live up to