Thinking with Data: How to Turn Information Into Insights Contributor(s): Shron, Max (Author) |
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ISBN: 1449362931 ISBN-13: 9781449362935 Publisher: O'Reilly Media OUR PRICE: $33.24 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2014 |
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BISAC Categories: - Computers | Data Modeling & Design |
Dewey: 006.312 |
Physical Information: 0.2" H x 6.35" W x 8.95" (0.32 lbs) 91 pages |
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Publisher Description: Many analysts are too concerned with tools and techniques for cleansing, modeling, and visualizing datasets and not concerned enough with asking the right questions. In this practical guide, data strategy consultant Max Shron shows you how to put the why before the how, through an often-overlooked set of analytical skills. Thinking with Data helps you learn techniques for turning data into knowledge you can use. You'll learn a framework for defining your project, including the data you want to collect, and how you intend to approach, organize, and analyze the results. You'll also learn patterns of reasoning that will help you unveil the real problem that needs to be solved.
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Contributor Bio(s): Shron, Max: - Max Shron runs a small data strategy consultancy in New York, working with many organizations to help them get the most out of their data. His analyses of transit, public health, and housing markets has been featured in The New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Huffington Post, WNYC, and more. Prior to becoming a data strategy consultant, he was the data scientist for OkCupid. |