From Disarray to Dataset

Thomas Cleff ()
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Thomas Cleff: Pforzheim University of Applied Sciences

Chapter Chapter 2 in Applied Statistics and Multivariate Data Analysis for Business and Economics, 2025, pp 17-31 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter covers the basic steps required for effective statistical and multivariate data analysis, starting with preparing the appropriate software environment. It emphasizes the importance of selecting the right tools—such as Excel, SPSS, Stata, or R—based on the complexity of the analysis, user expertise, and budget considerations. The chapter also covers key aspects of data collection, handling missing values and dealing with outliers. It outlines the different levels of measurement (nominal, ordinal, and cardinal) and their importance in determining the appropriate statistical methods. Through practical exercises, the chapter guides the reader in applying these concepts to real-world data analysis scenarios.

Keywords: Data collection; Levels of measurement; Coding; Missing values; Outliers (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-78070-7_2

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