{"product_id":"data-smart-using-data-science-to-transform-information-into-insight-paperback","title":"Data Smart: Using Data Science to Transform Information Into Insight - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJordan Goldmeier\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWant to jump into data science but don't know where to start?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLet's be real, data science is presented as something mystical and unattainable without the most powerful software, hardware, and data expertise. Real data science isn't about technology. It's about how you approach the problem.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this updated edition of \u003ci\u003eData Smart: Using Data Science to Transform Information into Insight\u003c\/i\u003e, award-winning data scientist and bestselling author Jordan Goldmeier shows you how to implement data science problems using Excel while exposing how things work behind the scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eData Smart\u003c\/i\u003e is your field guide to building statistics, machine learning, and powerful artificial intelligence concepts right inside your spreadsheet.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInside you'll find: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFour-color data visualizations that highlight and illustrate the concepts discussed in the book\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTutorials explaining complicated data science using just Microsoft Excel\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to take what you've learned and apply it to everyday problems at work and life\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvice for using formulas, Power Query, and some of Excel's latest features to solve tough data problems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSmart data science solutions for common business challenges\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplanations of what algorithms do, how they work, and what you can tweak to take your Excel skills to the next level\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eData Smart\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read for students, analysts, and managers ready to become data science savvy and share their findings with the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJordan breaks down advanced concepts with an infectious simplicity that has become his signature style.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Through the data-driven AI hype, \u003ci\u003eData Smart\u003c\/i\u003e injects clarity into the discussion with fresh, compelling examples. This is an indispensable guide to becoming truly data smart. The second edition continues the mission of the first--to be a beacon of clarity against the clamor of data science hysteria. Ready to usher in a new generation of analysts, this is your ticket to becoming truly data smart.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eAlex Gutman, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003e Director of Data Science, Author of \u003ci\u003eBecoming a Data Head\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn absolute gem.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eData Smart\u003c\/i\u003e solidifies Excel's enduring relevance in the age of AI. Analysts who embrace its full potential will continue to thrive.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eGeorge Mount, \u003c\/b\u003e Excel MVP, Founder at Stringfest Analytics, Author of \u003ci\u003eAdvancing into Analytics\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMost people are approaching data all wrong. Here's how to do it right.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the era of AI, data scientists appear as mystical practitioners of magical arts. But I'm here to tell you: Data science is something you can do. Really. This book shows you the significant data science techniques, how they work, how to use them, and how they benefit your business, large or small. It's about turning raw data into insight you can act upon and doing it as quickly and painlessly as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoll up your sleeves and let's get going.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelax -- it's just Excel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this newly revised edition featuring four-color visualizations, you'll learn about\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCutting-edge Excel tools Power Query and new functions like XLOOKUP, LET and LAMBDA\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreating artificial intelligence using linear models, ensemble methods, and na?e Bayes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMathematical optimization, including non-linear programming and genetic algorithms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrediction with time-series data and forecasting with exponential smoothing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClustering with k-means, spherical k-means, and graph modularity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eQuantifying and addressing risk with Monte Carlo simulation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetecting outliers in single or multiple dimensions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStatistical programming with R\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJORDAN GOLDMEIER\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning author in analytics, data science, and data visualization, and 11-time Microsoft MVP winner. Jordan has served analytics solutions for global organizations like NATO, The World Bank and Habitat for Humanity, and Fortune 500 companies likes Principal Financial and H\u0026amp;M. He has taught as an instructor for Wake Forest University, and served as a volunteer Emergency Medical Technician in New York City.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 448\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 9.2 x 7.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 07, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51765149172000,"sku":"9781119931386","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/9833eb22326ba4cbe48553d1d5698049.webp?v=1780262732","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/data-smart-using-data-science-to-transform-information-into-insight-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}