Data Analysis with Microsoft Access 2010: From Simple Queries to Business Intelligence
- 5h 58m
- Larry Rockoff
- Cengage Course PTR
- 2012
DATA ANALYSIS WITH MICROSOFT ACCESS 2010 is an introduction to Access with an emphasis on topics relevant to data analysis. The goal is to help the analyst gain a true understanding of data and the information it contains. Access queries are covered in detail, both in terms of the mechanics of their design, and how they can be used for typical data analysis tasks. The book is written in an easy-to-understand tutorial style, with new topics introduced in a logical and intuitive sequence. Numerous screenshots are included, so you won't need to sit with a computer as you read the book. The author also broadens the concept of data analysis to encompass business intelligence (BI) topics, including valuable material on how to use Access and Excel pivot tables. Additional features include "See the SQL" sidebars that allow interested readers to learn SQL as they are learning Access, and "Focus on Analysis" sidebars that provide details on a number of useful quantitative topics. In short, this is the only book you'll need to gain a working knowledge of Access, and how it can be used for data analysis.
About the Author
Larry Rockoff has been involved with Access, SQL and Business Intelligence development for many years. His main area of expertise is with data warehouse systems and reporting tools. He holds an MBA from the University of Chicago, with a specialization in Management Science.
In this Book
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What Is Data Analysis?
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An Overview of Access
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Tables and External Data
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Select Queries
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Joins and Relationships
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Relational Database Design
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Expressions and Functions
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Selection Criteria
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Summarizing Data
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Subqueries and Set Logic
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Action Queries
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Crosstab Queries and Pivot Tables
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What Is Business Intelligence?
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Dimensional Modeling
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The Data Warehouse
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Excel Pivot Tables
