Introduction to Data Literacy
Learn how to understand and work with data using Excel.
Overview
This course covers how to read, understand, manipulate, and use data. There is no prerequisite knowledge for this course, but it does require access to Excel.
- Introductory
- 4 Weeks
- Expert Instructor
- Tuiton-Back Guarantee
- 100% Online
- TA Support
Learning Outcomes
After taking this course, you will have the ability to make meaningful information from data. From this information, you will also be able to make decisions scientifically. In particular you will be able to:
- Identify and understand what data is
- Understand how data is collected and stored
- Collect, store and analyze data in Excel
- Understand and appropriately use variable types (quantitative, qualitative)
- Understand and appropriately use data types
- Depict basic displays of data in Excel
- Understand and apply rates and ratios
- Produce and analyze summary statistics
- Identify and correct common problems with data and data visualization
- Perform basic data cleaning
Who Should Take This Course
Those wishing a brief introduction to key data entry and analysis concepts, and anyone considering taking a course at Statistics.com who needs to learn Excel, or wants to know how our courses operate.
Our Instructors
Course Syllabus
Week 1
Introduction: Data Collection and Storage
- Introduction
- What is data?
- Data collection
- Data storage
- Datasets, databases and datapoints
- Introduction to variables
- Introduction to Excel
Week 2
Variable and Data Types
- Variables: quantitative and qualitative
- Data types
- Visual displays of data
- Excel data manipulation
- Excel charts
Week 3
Some Basic Analysis
- Rates and ratios
- Summary statistics
- Comparison of data points
- Calculation of statistics in Excel
Week 4
Cleaning Data and Fixing Errors
- Common problems with data
- Common data visualization and analysis errors
- Basic data cleaning practices
- How data cleaning and fixing data errors can improve analysis
Class Dates
2024
Instructors: Ms. Veronica Carlan
Instructors: Ms. Veronica Carlan
2025
Instructors: Ms. Veronica Carlan
Instructors: Ms. Veronica Carlan
Prerequisites
None
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Additional Information
Time Requirements
About 15 hours per week, at times of your choosing.
Homework
Homework consists of weekly practical exercises with Excel
Course Text
All materials will be provided online.
Software
Excel (Google Sheets, which has similar structure, may be used for submissions, but instructional materials will illustrate Excel)
Course Fee & Information
Enrollment
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Transfers and Withdrawals
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