This one-week course describes the process of analyzing data and how to manage that process. We describe the iterative nature of data analysis and the role of stating a sharp question, exploratory data analysis, inference, formal statistical modeling, interpretation, and communication. In addition, we will describe how to direct analytic activities within a team and to drive the data analysis process towards coherent and useful results.
Managing Data Analysis
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Managing Data Analysis
This course is part of Executive Data Science Specialization
Instructors: Jeff Leek, PhD
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What you'll learn
Differentiate between various types of data pulls
Describe the basic data analysis iteration
Explore datasets to determine if data is appropriate for a project
Use statistical findings to create convincing data analysis presentations
Skills you'll gain
- Exploratory Data Analysis
- Data Analysis
- Analytical Skills
- Statistical Reporting
- Technical Communication
- Data Presentation
- Statistical Inference
- Presentations
- Workflow Management
- Data Literacy
- Statistical Methods
- Communication
- Team Leadership
- Team Management
- Statistical Modeling
- Data Management
- Data Collection
- Management Training And Development
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KC
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2017
Well defined strategies for getting a handle on the data analysis process. Short and concise class that hit on relevant points required to be successful in this area.
JW
Reviewed on May 29, 2016
This is a challenging and excellent course ! This course really tunes you into the nuances of Data Analysis.I would recommend this course for anyone in Data Management.
MU
Reviewed on May 15, 2020
It was very goodExplained every basic details of managing data analyses in a proper mannerAnyone without prior knowledge can benefited from it
