Top Data Analysis books recommended by experts

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Fundamentals of Data Analysis

Understanding the concepts of Data Analysis starts with understanding the fundamentals. On your way to mastery, it's crucial for you to understand how certain concepts were derived, and why things work like they do. Starting with these resources is the best way to do so.

The Hundred-page Machine Learning Book

The Hundred-page Machine Learning Book

The Hundred-page Machine Learning Book

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Business UnIntelligence: Insight and Innovation Beyond Analytics and Big Data

Business UnIntelligence: Insight and Innovation Beyond Analytics and Big Data

Business UnIntelligence: Insight and Innovation Beyond Analytics and Big Data

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Weapons of Math Destruction

Weapons of Math Destruction

Weapons of Math Destruction

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R for Data Science

R for Data Science

R for Data Science

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Data Science for Business: What You Need to Know about Data Mining and Data-Analytic Thinking

Data Science for Business: What You Need to Know about Data Mining and Data-Analytic Thinking

Data Science for Business: What You Need to Know about Data Mining and Data-Analytic Thinking

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Artificial Intelligence: A Guide for Thinking Humans

Artificial Intelligence: A Guide for Thinking Humans

Artificial Intelligence: A Guide for Thinking Humans

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Additional Data Analysis Reading

These books are not required for you to learn Data Analysis, but they are highly recommended for you to deepen your knowledge.

Head First Data Analysis: A Learner's Guide to Big Numbers, Statistics, and Good Decisions

Head First Data Analysis: A Learner's Guide to Big Numbers, Statistics, and Good Decisions

Head First Data Analysis: A Learner's Guide to Big Numbers, Statistics, and Good Decisions

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Developing Analytic Talent: Becoming a Data Scientist

Developing Analytic Talent: Becoming a Data Scientist

Developing Analytic Talent: Becoming a Data Scientist

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Storytelling with Data: A Data Visualization Guide for Business Professionals

Storytelling with Data: A Data Visualization Guide for Business Professionals

Storytelling with Data: A Data Visualization Guide for Business Professionals

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Big Data: A Revolution That Will Transform How We Live, Work, and Think

Big Data: A Revolution That Will Transform How We Live, Work, and Think

Big Data: A Revolution That Will Transform How We Live, Work, and Think

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Naked Statistics: Stripping the Dread from the Data

Naked Statistics: Stripping the Dread from the Data

Naked Statistics: Stripping the Dread from the Data

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Python for Data Analysis

Python for Data Analysis

Python for Data Analysis

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