Praise for the First Edition

 “...a well-written book on data analysis and data mining that provides an excellent foundation...”

—CHOICE

“This is a must-read book for learning practical statistics and data analysis...”

—Computing Reviews.com

 

A proven go-to guide for data analysis, Making Sense of Data I: A Practical Guide to Exploratory Data Analysis and Data Mining, Second Edition focuses on basic data analysis approaches that are necessary to make timely and accurate decisions in a diverse range of projects. Based on the authors’ practical experience in implementing data analysis and data mining, the new edition provides clear explanations that guide readers from almost every field of study.

• Updated exercises for both manual and computer-aided implementation with accompanying worked examples
• New appendices with coverage on the freely available Traceis™ software, including tutorials using data from a variety of disciplines such as the social sciences, engineering, and finance
• New topical coverage on multiple linear regression and logistic regression to provide a range of widely used and transparent approaches
• Additional real-world examples of data preparation to establish a practical background for making decisions from data