Chapter 6Data Analytics Tools

Analytics professionals use a wide variety of tools in their work. From simple spreadsheets to complex business intelligence suites, we have many different tools available to help us meet both generalized and specialized analytics needs.

When you're selecting a tool, there are a few important considerations. First, you need the right tool for the job. Just as a carpenter wouldn't use a screwdriver to drive a nail, an analytics professional wouldn't use a spreadsheet to create a machine learning model. Second, you need to choose from the tools available to you. Many analytics ...

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