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Data Analysis and Visualization

By the end of this course, learners are provided a high-level overview of data analysis and visualization tools, and are prepared to discuss best practices and develop an ensuing action plan that addresses key discoveries. It begins with common hurdles that obstruct adoption of a data-driven culture before introducing data analysis tools (R software, Minitab, MATLAB, and Python). Deeper examination is spent on statistical process control (SPC), which is a method for studying variation over time. The course also addresses do’s and don’ts of presenting data visually, visualization software (Tableau, Excel, Power BI), and creating a data story. Material features online lectures, videos, demos, project work, readings and discussions. This course is ideal for individuals keen on developing a data-driven mindset that derives powerful insights useful for improving a company’s bottom line. It is helpful if learners have some familiarity with reading reports, gathering and using data, and interpreting visualizations. It is the second course in the Data-Driven Decision Making (DDDM) specialization. To learn more about the specialization, check out a video overview at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oi4mmeSWcVc&list=PLQvThJe-IglyYljMrdqwfsDzk56ncfoLx&index=11.

Status: Statistical Process Controls
Status: Tableau Software
BeginnerCourse11 hours

Featured reviews

KL

5.0Reviewed Sep 11, 2022

V​Ce cours a ete tres important pour moi, car j'ai pu aprendre d'excellentes tectniques liees a l'analyse et visualisation de donnees, aisnique a la conception de plan d'action de projet.

VN

4.0Reviewed Apr 24, 2025

The graded assignments should be more related to the content. This course was on visualization, but the assignment was not fully related to the modules.

VG

4.0Reviewed Dec 15, 2020

Examples and better instructions on the assignment would improve this course.

JH

5.0Reviewed Nov 25, 2024

A great course indeed. Increased my knowledge of how to analyze data and the tools to use for the analyses.

OM

5.0Reviewed Jul 11, 2022

A very educative course indeed. Thanks to Coursera and its multiple partners who made this possible. lam forever grateful for being afforded such an opportunity. Thanks to the course facilitators.

BA

5.0Reviewed Jun 12, 2022

Awesome feeling! I am grateful Coursera. Thank you enoumously.

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