Introduction

Data Analytics I


I. Ozkan, PhD

Professor
MIS
Cankaya University

iozkan@cankaya.edu.tr

Fall 2025

Why Data Analytics for Business



PRELIMINARY OPEN DISCUSSION



Investopedia

Data Analytics
Data Analytics

University of Pennsylvania

“Whether you’re seeking an entry-level or leadership role, it’s increasingly apparent that to be successful in today’s job market, it is critical that you are able to analyze data and communicate the findings in a way that is easily understood.”

“Data analytics also gives companies the power to make faster, better-informed business decisions—and avoid spending money on ineffective strategies, inefficient operations, misguided marketing campaigns, or unproven concepts for new products and services.”

“Businesses can also use data to inform their strategies and drive targeted marketing campaigns to help ensure promotions engage the right audiences.”

“Another major benefit to data analytics is the ability to use insights to increase operational efficiencies. By collecting large amounts of customer data and feedback, businesses can deduce meaningful patterns to optimize their products and services.”

“When it comes to innovation, data analytics allows businesses to understand their current target audience, anticipate and identify product or service gaps, and develop new offerings to meet these needs.”

Books Statistics/Data Analysis/Econometrics/ML

Books Statistics/Data Analysis/Econometrics/ML

Books Statistics/Data Analysis/Econometrics/ML

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Introduction to Econometrics with R

Using R for Introductory Econometrics, pdf

Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning, Bishop, Christopher
Applied Predictive Modeling By Max Kuhn and Kjell Johnson


Tutorials, Videos, Lectures

MIT OpenCourseWare, Prediction: Machine Learning and Statistics

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UCLA Institute for Digital Research and Education

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