Module 2 explores the link between risk and empathy. This module discusses the psychology of making decisions for others, and how lack of insight into others can lead you to make different decisions for others than you do for yourself. We will focus on variables such as risk, information volume, and errors of commission and omission.

You will begin applying the ideas of empathy, risk, and self-other decision making to data analysis. You will explore simple ways to gain insight into others’ beliefs and preferences, and ways in which you can present risk information to others in a manner they can understand. The module concludes with contrasts between empathy-driven and data-driven analysis, and some basic tools to link empathy-building to data analysis and some basic principles of data visualization.

You will learn how to combine principles of empathy, risk, and data with a focus on approaching problems using analytics and empathy. The module discusses these issues in real-world contexts, with examples drawn from business and from issues of systemic bias.