Research Tools: Analyze Data
Explore patterns, trends, and relationships in numerical or structured data. Data analysis supports evidence-based conclusions in projects ranging from lab reports to social science research.
Excel
Spreadsheet application widely used for data analysis and visualization.
Type: Data Analysis
Access: Free with Microsoft Office 365
Where Can I Access It?: Personal computer or LSU Library Computer Lab
Availability: Desktop/Web-based
Skill Level: Basic
Potential Use Cases: Students in any major organizing and analyzing survey results or lab data.
R-Studio
Coding space used for statistical analysis, graphics, and data mining.
Type: Data Analysis
Access: Free
Where Can I Access It?: Can be installed on personal computer or accessed in-browser
Availability: Desktop/Web-based
Skill Level: Advanced
Potential Use Cases: Students conducting statistical analysis, especially in psychology, biology, or economics.
JMP Statistical Discovery
Statistical software with a visual interface for exploring data.
Type: Data Analysis
Access: Commercial
Where Can I Access It?: Personal computer or any campus computer lab
Availability: TigerWare
Skill Level: Intermediate
Potential Use Cases: Life sciences, business, or engineering students performing predictive modeling or data exploration without coding.
JASP
Open-source GUI-based statistical software for both classical and Bayesian analysis.
Type: Data Analysis
Access: Free
Where Can I Access It?: Must be installed on personal computer
Availability: Desktop
Skill Level: Intermediate
Potential Use Cases: Undergraduates in social sciences or psychology needing to analyze statistics without writing code.
MatLab
Environment for technical computing, data analysis, and visualization.
Type: Data Analysis
Access: Commercial
Where Can I Access It?: Vlab, personal computer, or LSU Library Computer Lab
Availability: Desktop
Skill Level: Advanced
Potential Use Cases: Engineering, physics, or computer science students modeling systems or analyzing numerical data.
SAS
Comprehensive software suite used for advanced analytics, business intelligence, and data management.
Type: Data Analysis
Access: Commercial
Where Can I Access It?: Vlab
Availability: Desktop
Skill Level: Advanced
Potential Use Cases: Public health, business, or data science students conducting complex data analysis with large datasets.
LSU Resources
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Systematic Reviews: Managing the ProcessA list of analysis and text mining tools for systematic reviews.
Further Resources
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A Python Data Analyst's Toolkit
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ISBN: 9781484263983Publication Date: 2020-12-23Explore the fundamentals of data analysis, and statistics with case studies using Python. This book will show you how to confidently write code in Python, and use various Python libraries and functions for analyzing any dataset. -
Data Analytics and Visualization All-In-One for Dummies
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ISBN: 9781394244096Publication Date: 2024-04-09Install data analytics into your brain with this comprehensive introduction Data Analytics & Visualization All-in-One For Dummies collects the essential information on mining, organizing, and communicating data, all in one place. Clocking in at around 850 pages, this tome of a reference delivers eight books in one, so you can build a solid foundation of knowledge in data wrangling. Data analytics professionals are highly sought after these days, and this book will put you on the path to becoming one. You'll learn all about sources of data like data lakes, and you'll discover how to extract data using tools like Microsoft Power BI, organize the data in Microsoft Excel, and visually present the data in a way that makes sense using a Tableau. You'll even get an intro to the Python, R, and SQL coding needed to take your data skills to a new level. With this Dummies guide, you'll be well on your way to becoming a priceless data jockey. Mine data from data sources Organize and analyze data Use data to tell a story with Tableau Expand your know-how with Python and R New and novice data analysts will love this All-in-One reference on how to make sense of data. Get ready to watch as your career in data takes off. -
Excel Data Analysis for Dummies
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ISBN: 9781119844426Publication Date: 2022-02-15Turn jumbles of numbers into graphics, insights, and answers with Excel With Microsoft Excel, you can, well, excel at data analysis. And Excel Data Analysis For Dummies can help, with clear and easy explanations of the mountain of features for creating, visualizing, and analyzing data. PivotTables, charts, what-if analysis, statistical functions--it's all in here, with examples and ideas for Excel users of all skill levels. This latest edition covers the most recent updates to Excel and Microsoft 365. You'll beef up your data skills and learn powerful techniques for turning numbers into knowledge. For students, researchers, and business professionals, Excel is the spreadsheet and data application of choice--and Dummies is the best choice for learning how to make those numbers sing. Learn how to use Excel's built-in data analysis features and write your own functions to explore patterns in your data Create striking charts and visualizations, and discover multiple ways to tell the stories hidden in the numbers Clean up large datasets and identify statistical operations that will answer your questions Perform financial calculations, database operations, and more--without leaving Excel Excel Data Analysis For Dummies is the go-to resource for Excel users who are looking for better ways to crunch the numbers.
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Data Organization & Analysis Tool ListBellingcat’s Online Open Source Investigation Toolkit.
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Data Is PluralData Is Plural sends a weekly newsletter of new and interesting datasets in a variety of formats and topics.
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Choosing R vs. Python for data analysis infographicsAn article comparing the usefulness of two coding languages for data analysis.
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US Government DatasetsPublic US government datasets from data.gov
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Data GlossaryA list of definitions for some of the terms surrounding the use of data.