Data is everywhere, but what does it all mean? Statistics are concise summaries of your data which help you analyze it. You can use statistics to describe the data's features, make inferences and forecasts, and draw conclusions.

This can help you plan and make informed decisions. Do you want to learn how to analyze data but don't know where to start? If so, this book is here to help! It's like having an experienced data analyst sitting right next to you. You'll use Excel to explore statistics and find out what they really mean, and apply them to your data so you can plan and make informed decisions. You'll cover areas such as descriptive statistics, probability distributions, correlation, forecasting, and hypothesis testing, and use Excel features such as functions, Solver, the Analysis ToolPak, Power Query, and Power Pivot. Whether you're an aspiring or new data analyst, or you want to learn how to derive more meaningful conclusions from your data at work, by the end of the book you'll have the knowledge, tools, and confidence to apply statistics to data like a real analyst.