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Data Analysis in Excel: The Best Guide

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  Table of Contents Sorting Filtering COUNTIF SUMIF Pivot Tables View More Microsoft Excel is one of the most popular applications for  data analysis.  Equipped with built-in pivot tables, they are without a doubt the most sought-after analytic tool available. It is an all-in-one  data management  software that allows you to easily import, explore, clean, analyze, and visualize your data. In this article, we will discuss the various methods of data analysis in  Excel . Professional Certificate Program in Data Analytics In partnership with Purdue University VIEW COURSE Sorting Sorting data  is a very critical and vital part of Data Analysis. You can sort your Excel data by multiple columns or even a single column. The sorting is done in ascending or descending order as well. Single Column Consider the following data: Let’s sort the data on the basis of Units. To do that, follow these steps: The first step is to click on any cell in the column which you want to sort. Next, to sort in asc

Coding Your Own Algo-Trading Robot

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  Many traders aspire to become   algorithmic traders   but struggle to code their trading robots properly. These traders will often find disorganized and misleading algorithmic coding information online, as well as false promises of overnight prosperity. However, one potential source of reliable information is from Lucas Liew, creator of the online algorithmic trading course AlgoTrading101. The course has garnered over 30,000 students since its launch in 2014. 1 Liew's program focuses on presenting the fundamentals of algorithmic trading in an organized way. He is adamant about the fact that algorithmic trading is “not a get-rich-quick scheme.” Outlined below are the basics of what it takes to design, build, and maintain your own algorithmic  trading robot  (drawn from Liew and his course). KEY TAKEAWAYS Many aspiring algo-traders have difficulty finding the right education or guidance to properly code their trading robots. AlgoTrading101 is a potential source of reliable instruct