* Data analysis is the process of categorizing data into groups, translating large amounts of data into meaningful information, and performing a wide variety of calculations in a fraction of the time it would normally take by hand
* Showing readers how to save time and increase productivity, this unique book explains how to analyze data using the latest version of Microsoft Access, the world's leading PC database system
* Practical, real-world scenarios demonstrate the benefits of using Access for data analysis, show how to avoid common pitfalls of everyday data crunching, and illustrate the differences and similarities between Access and Excel data analysis
* Explains how to analyze large amounts of data and report findings in an easily understood manner, automate redundant analysis, and get better visibility into data from different perspectives