Name: How to Describe Data
Brand: University of Michigan
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4.7 (8 reviews)

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How to Describe Data examines the use of data in our everyday lives, giving you the ability to assess the usefulness and relevance of the information you encounter. In this course, learn about uncertainty’s role in measurements and how you can develop a critical eye toward evaluating statistical information in places like headlines, advertisements, and research. You’ll learn the fundamentals of discussing, evaluating, and presenting a wide range of data sets, as well as how data helps us make sense of the world. This is a broad overview of statistics and is designed for those with no previous experience in data analysis. With this course, you’ll be able to spot potentially misleading statistics and better interpret claims about data you encounter in the world. Course assessments focus on your understanding of concepts rather than solving math problems. This is the first course in Understanding Data: Navigating Statistics, Science, and AI Specialization, where you’ll gain a core foundation for statistical and data literacy and gain an understanding of the data we encounter in our everyday lives....

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Jul 31, 2025

The statistics covered in this is pretty basic, which everyone should know.

Jun 6, 2024

one of the best research-related courses on Coursera!

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Mar 13, 2025

Excellent course and the teacher is great at explaining nuanced topics. One of the best courses I have taken so far. I highly recommend this course for anyone who wants to learn how to properly contextualize all the data that gets thrown at them daily!