Be Data Literate: The Data Literacy Skills Everyone Needs To Succeed

I’m someone with interest but very little prior background knowledge of data and analytics- and this book could not have been better for me.It was a fantastic and well written (easy to understand) guide and great way to learn the fundamentals, build a data literacy foundation and also get me motivated about learning more. I loved the analogies and real world examples.

it's easy to read and helpful

This book is literally a must have for both data professionals and business leaders. There is a very real gap between knowing that you have data and knowing what to do with it. This book walks you through the foundational principals of beginning to bridge that gap. Jordan Morrow doesn't present a in-depth technical analysis of data here. Rather, he offers readers a chance to reflect on the building blocs for a successful approach to engaging stakeholders at every level of the process. Even if you've been in the field of data for years, this book offers insight into spaces where you may be able to improve outcomes with simple mindset adjustments. Approach matters, and this book holds key insights into firming up a strategic approach that will deliver results. Highly recommend picking this one up today!

This book should be required reading in school as the amount of data being produced continues to grow exponentially. Jordan Morrow takes you through a primer on data where the reader does not have to be a data scientist to consume and understand. In order to be successful with data literacy everyone needs to be curious about data, use their creativity, and finally apply critical thinking skills.Jordan provides excellent examples of the four levels of analytics.· Descriptive· Diagnostic· Predictive· PrescriptiveFrom there you will get an overview of the data literacy journey and the four characteristics of data literacy.· Reading Data· Working with Data· Analyzing Data· Communicating with DataMaking sense of data is not something we can simply hand off to a data scientist or statistician. We all must become data literate and communicate using data in all aspects of our lives. Grab a copy of this book today and begin (or continue) your data literacy journey.

Data literacy ….its what we all do on a daily basis. But yet somehow this person is putting an “expensive” name on a concept that is basically an individuals ability to communicate and comprehend what they are reading or analyzing.

This book highlights why everyone needs to be data literate in today's world, and also offers useful frameworks for thinking about the concepts related to data literacy (e.g. descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive levels). It is relatable to those who work in office environments and does its best to bring the reader along on the journey, rather than get overly complex. It's written in a conversational style that makes it appropriate for beginner or intermediate users of data. If you want more depth, you'll have to do more research on some of the concepts and case studies. The encouraging tone makes for a quick and satisfying read. Aside from some copyediting issues that could be addressed, it's a good contribution to the growing world of data literacy. I've recommended it to several people already and will continue to do so over the coming years.

The product was classified as "New," but upon arrival, the book was damaged from the spinal cord all the way to the inside, with bent pages and even some that have footprints on them. The back of the text was also bent straight down the middle. I would not recommend anyone to purchase it unless direly needed for something.

As a learning professional, this book is clearly designed to truly help readers (learners) understand the basics of data literacy, why it is such a critical skill to have, and how to continue to grow your skillset. Notably, it does this without making the assumption you are a data scientist or statistician. It is written for everyone. Upskilling is a priority for every company today, and the ability to read, analyze, and communicate with data is vital to success in virtually every position, in every industry, today. This book should be the basis for every company's effort to introduce data literacy, but also is incredibly valuable for any individual wanting to become more data literate on their own. I personally have already recommended this book to more than a dozen people, and would recommend it to anyone - beginner or advanced - reading this review.

Quer se alfabetizar em dados? No mundo de hoje, assim como aprendemos outro idioma, temos de falar a língua dos dados. Cada vez se torna mais importante ler, interpretar e argumentar com os dados para podermos tomar a decisão correta. Esse livro do Jordan Morrow, é um excelente inicio para essa jornada. Recomendo!

This book is a must have for everyone! Showing with nice examples where the world and every single person in it is standing regarding data!

Excellent book giving you all the topics that needs to be tackled in order to be a data literate company.

A must read for anyone undertaking a Data Literacy journey.

Well researched book, informative, lots of examples, easy reading style. A little repetitive at times. Overall good book for foundation or research and learning