Manning Effective Data Analysis: Hard and Soft Skills to Accelerate Your Career

Learn the technical and soft skills you need to succeed in your career as a data analyst. In Effective Data Analysis you'll learn skills for succeeding at data analysis including: Maximizing the value of your analytics projects and deliverables Identifying data sources that enhance your organization's insights Understanding statistical tests, their strengths, limitations, and appropriate usage Navigating the caveats and challenges of every stage of an analytics project Applying your new skills across diverse domains Effective Data Analysis is full of sage advice on how to be an effective data analyst in a real production environment. Inside, you'll find methods that maximize the impact of your work, from choosing the right analysis approach to effectively communicating with stakeholders. You'll soon understand the nuances and challenges of real data science projects, with the kind of insights that only come from years of experience. About the technology: Without doubt, technical skills in Python, R, SQL, along with knowledge of statistics and data science are vital to your success as an analyst. However, they're only part of the picture. This one-of-a-kind guide reveals the soft skills, best practices, and tools that help you maximize your effectiveness and deliver accurate data-driven decisions in your organization.