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SQL for Data Analytics
Perform fast and efficient data analysis with the power of SQL
Häftad, Engelska, 2019
1 014 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Take your first steps to become a fully qualified data analyst by learning how to explore large relational datasetsKey FeaturesExplore a variety of statistical techniques to analyze your dataIntegrate your SQL pipelines with other analytics technologiesPerform advanced analytics such as geospatial and text analysisBook DescriptionUnderstanding and finding patterns in data has become one of the most important ways to improve business decisions. If you know the basics of SQL, but don't know how to use it to gain the most effective business insights from data, this book is for you.SQL for Data Analytics helps you build the skills to move beyond basic SQL and instead learn to spot patterns and explain the logic hidden in data. You'll discover how to explore and understand data by identifying trends and unlocking deeper insights. You'll also gain experience working with different types of data in SQL, including time-series, geospatial, and text data. Finally, you'll learn how to increase your productivity with the help of profiling and automation.By the end of this book, you'll be able to use SQL in everyday business scenarios efficiently and look at data with the critical eye of an analytics professional.Please note: if you are having difficulty loading the sample datasets, there are new instructions uploaded to the GitHub repository. The link to the GitHub repository can be found in the book's preface.What you will learnPerform advanced statistical calculations using the WINDOW functionUse SQL queries and subqueries to prepare data for analysisImport and export data using a text file and psqlApply special SQL clauses and functions to generate descriptive statisticsAnalyze special data types in SQL, including geospatial data and time dataOptimize queries to improve their performance for faster resultsDebug queries that won't runUse SQL to summarize and identify patterns in dataWho this book is forIf you’re a database engineer looking to transition into analytics, or a backend engineer who wants to develop a deeper understanding of production data, you will find this book useful. This book is also ideal for data scientists or business analysts who want to improve their data analytics skills using SQL. Knowledge of basic SQL and database concepts will aid in understanding the concepts covered in this book.
Applied SQL Data Analytics Workshop
Develop your practical skills and prepare to become a professional data analyst
Häftad, Engelska, 2020
681 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Take a step-by-step approach to learning SQL data analysis in this interactive workshop that uses fun exercises and activities to make learning data analytics for beginners easy and approachable.Key FeaturesExplore ways to use SQL for data analytics and gain key insights from your dataStudy advanced analytics, such as geospatial and text analyticsDiscover ways to integrate your SQL pipelines with other analytics technologiesBook DescriptionEvery day, businesses operate around the clock and a huge amount of data is generated at a rapid pace. Hidden in this data are key patterns and behaviors that can help you and your business understand your customers at a deep, fundamental level. Are you ready to enter the exciting world of data analytics and unlock these useful insights?Written by a team of expert data scientists who have used their data analytics skills to transform businesses of all shapes and sizes, The Applied SQL Data Analytics Workshop is a great way to get started with data analysis, showing you how to effectively sieve and process information from raw data, even without any prior experience.The book begins by showing you how to form hypotheses and generate descriptive statistics that can provide key insights into your existing data. As you progress, you'll learn how to write SQL queries to aggregate, calculate and combine SQL data from sources outside of your current dataset. You'll also discover how to work with different data types, like JSON. By exploring advanced techniques, such as geospatial analysis and text analysis, you'll finally be able to understand your business at a deeper level. Finally, the book lets you in on the secret to getting information faster and more effectively by using advanced techniques like profiling and automation.By the end of The Applied SQL Data Analytics Workshop, you'll have the skills you need to start identifying patterns and unlocking insights in your own data. You will be capable of looking and assessing data with the critical eye of a skilled data analyst.What you will learnUnderstand what data analytics is and why it is importantExperiment with data analytics using basic and advanced queriesInterpret data through descriptive statistics and aggregate functionsExport data from external sources using powerful SQL queriesWork with and manipulate data using SQL joins and constraintsSpeed up your data analysis workflow by automating tasks and optimizing queriesWho this book is forIf you are a database engineer who is looking to transition into analytics or someone who knows SQL basics but doesn't know how to use it to create business insights, then this book is for you.
634 kr
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Take your first steps to becoming a fully qualified data analyst by learning how to explore complex datasetsKey FeaturesMaster each concept through practical exercises and activitiesDiscover various statistical techniques to analyze your dataImplement everything you’ve learned on a real-world case study to uncover valuable insightsBook DescriptionEvery day, businesses operate around the clock, and a huge amount of data is generated at a rapid pace. This book helps you analyze this data and identify key patterns and behaviors that can help you and your business understand your customers at a deep, fundamental level.SQL for Data Analytics, Third Edition is a great way to get started with data analysis, showing how to effectively sort and process information from raw data, even without any prior experience.You will begin by learning how to form hypotheses and generate descriptive statistics that can provide key insights into your existing data. As you progress, you will learn how to write SQL queries to aggregate, calculate, and combine SQL data from sources outside of your current dataset. You will also discover how to work with advanced data types, like JSON. By exploring advanced techniques, such as geospatial analysis and text analysis, you will be able to understand your business at a deeper level. Finally, the book lets you in on the secret to getting information faster and more effectively by using advanced techniques like profiling and automation.By the end of this book, you will be proficient in the efficient application of SQL techniques in everyday business scenarios and looking at data with the critical eye of analytics professional.What you will learnUse SQL to clean, prepare, and combine different datasetsAggregate basic statistics using GROUP BY clausesPerform advanced statistical calculations using a WINDOW functionImport data into a database to combine with other tablesExport SQL query results into various sourcesAnalyze special data types in SQL, including geospatial, date/time, and JSON dataOptimize queries and automate tasksThink about data problems and find answers using SQLWho this book is forIf you're a database engineer looking to transition into analytics or a backend engineer who wants to develop a deeper understanding of production data and gain practical SQL knowledge, you will find this book useful. This book is also ideal for data scientists or business analysts who want to improve their data analytics skills using SQL.Basic familiarity with SQL (such as basic SELECT, WHERE, and GROUP BY clauses) as well as a good understanding of linear algebra, statistics, and PostgreSQL 14 are necessary to make the most of this SQL data analytics book.
SQL for Data Analytics
Analyze data effectively, uncover insights and master advanced SQL for real-world applications
Häftad, Engelska, 2025
618 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Level up from basic SQL to advanced, analytics-grade data analysis and use real PostgreSQL datasets, modern features, and practical business scenarios to turn raw data into clear, actionable insights.Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader*Key FeaturesSolve real business problems with advanced SQL techniquesWork with time-series, geospatial, and text data using PostgreSQLBuild job-ready data analysis skills with hands-on SQL projectsPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionSQL remains one of the most essential tools for modern data analysis and mastering it can set you apart in a competitive data landscape. This book helps you go beyond basic query writing to develop a deep, practical understanding of how SQL powers real-world decision-making. SQL for Data Analytics, Fourth Edition, is for anyone who wants to go beyond basic SQL syntax and confidently analyze real-world data. Whether you're trying to make sense of production data for the first time or upgrading your analytics toolkit, this book gives you the skills to turn data into actionable outcomes. You'll start by creating and managing structured databases before advancing to data retrieval, transformation, and summarization. From there, you’ll take on more complex tasks such as window functions, statistical operations, and analyzing geospatial, time-series, and text data. With hands-on exercises, case studies, and detailed guidance throughout, this book prepares you to apply SQL in everyday business contexts, whether you're cleaning data, building dashboards, or presenting findings to stakeholders. By the end, you'll have a powerful SQL toolkit that translates directly to the work analysts do every day. *Email sign-up and proof of purchase requiredWhat you will learnWrite SQL Queries to explore and analyze structured data.Use JOINs, subqueries, views, and CTEs to build analytics-ready datasetsApply window functions to identify trends, patterns, and cohort behaviorPerform statistical analysis and hypothesis testing directly in SQLAnalyze JSON, arrays, text, geospatial, and time-series dataImprove SQL performance with indexing strategies and query plan optimizationLoad data with Python and automate analytics workflowsComplete a full case study simulating a real-world data analysis projectWho this book is forThis book is for aspiring and early-career data analysts, data engineers, backend developers, business analysts, and students who want to apply SQL to real-world data analytics. You should have basic SQL familiarity and college-level math knowledge, along with the desire to advance toward analytics-grade SQL, data transformation, pattern discovery, and business insight generation.