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The Data Story Guide

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The Data Story Guide covers everything you need to know to advance your skills in analysis and reporting.

The Basics of Data
Data Files
Data Checking
Data Cleaning and Tidying
Tabulation
Weighting
Advanced Analysis
How to Find Insights in Data
Communicating with Data
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