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Descriptive Statistics with SQL
Descriptive statistics is a fundamental aspect of data analysis that helps us to summarize and describe the main characteristics of a dataset. With the increasing availability of large datasets, it has become more important than ever to have tools and techniques to help us understand the data we are working with.
In this chapter, we will explore how to use SQL to calculate various descriptive statistics measures, such as mean, median, mode, standard deviation, and variance. We will also demonstrate how to generate visualizations, such as histograms and box plots, to gain insights into the distribution of data.
Throughout the chapter, we will use real-world examples to demonstrate the application of SQL in descriptive ...
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