Learn how to utilize Excel® for data analysis, including forecasting, regression functions, and more.
Microsoft® Excel® is a great tool for creating spreadsheets. The key is how to interpret those numbers in that spreadsheet, and data analysis is a hidden gem in this program. This course will provide information about data analysis, such as forecasting, rank and percentile, and regression functions. You will also learn about decision trees and how they can help move ideas and changes along. Another data analytic tool that is used across many corporations is Monte Carlo. This information will show what it is and how it is used.
Learning Objectives
- You will be able to recognize the definition of data analysis.
- You will be able to recognize example of data analysis tool use.
- You will be able to recognize decision trees.
- You will be able to recognize the Monte Carlo simulation.
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Agenda
Data Analysis
- What Is It?
- Why Do We Want to Know About It?
- A Look at Data Analysis Tool Pack
- Examples of Data Analysis Tool Use
- Forecasting
- Histogram
- Rank and Percentile
- Regression
Decision Trees
- What Is It?
- How Do We Do It?
- Examples of Decision Trees
Monte Carlo Simulation
- What Is a Random Number?
- Why Use Random Generation?
- Why Monte Carlo?
- Examples of How Monte Carlo Is Used
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This course was last reviewed on May 29, 2024.
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Jill A. Trehearne
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- President of FatDAWGS.com
- Over 15 years in the graphic/publishing industry
- Over 20 years in the IT industry, including eight years working at Microsoft Corporation as a support engineer and content lead; also, as a Windows system engineer for various other companies, including a major health provider group
- While at Microsoft, she experienced working on multiple Six Sigma Green Belt projects, and as part of a Green Belt team won the Microsoft Excellence in Business Award
- As Content Lead, Jill wrote technical support articles for Microsoft Office and Home products
- Develops and designs websites, designs iPhone graphics, and co-develops commercial SQL solutions
- Associate’s degree in applied sciences, Graphic Design, Illinois Central College; Continuing Education, University of Maryland, Europe Division; and various certificates of learning while on the job
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