Statistical data analysis is a procedure of performing various statistical operations. It is a kind of quantitative research, which seeks to quantify the data, and typically, applies some form of statistical analysis. Quantitative data involves descriptive data, such as survey data and observational data. Statistical data analysis generally involves some form of statistical tools, which a layman cannot perform without having any statistical knowledge. Linear Regression, is the technique that is used to predict a target variable by providing the best linear relationship among the dependent and independent variables where best fit indicates the sum of all the distances amidst the shape and actual observations at each data point is as minimum as achievable.

Data analysis is a process for inspecting, consolidating, transforming, and making sense of data in a way that guides the decision-making process. If you're interested to know the statistical data analysis techniques and implement them using the popular Java APIs and libraries, then go for this Learning Path. Packt's Video Learning Paths are a series of individual video products put together in a logical and stepwise manner such that each video builds on the skills learned in the video before it. Let's take a quick look at your learning journey. This Learning Path starts by showing you the various techniques of pre-processing your data.