Data Analysis Report: Excel and SPSS for Business Data Analysis

This report delves into the realm of data analysis, exploring the application of Excel and SPSS software in extracting meaningful insights from business data. The report is divided into two main parts: the first part focuses on the importance of Excel in data pre-processing, analysis, and visualization, with detailed explanations of functions such as IF, pivot tables, and lookup tools. It highlights how these tools are used for sales decline analysis. The second part concentrates on data analysis using SPSS, including clustering techniques and various data mining methods like pattern tracking, classification, and prediction. The report provides specific examples of clustering analysis and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of different data mining approaches, offering a comprehensive overview of data analysis techniques for business applications.