Foundations of Data Analysis: The Analytical Process (DDN320)
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English
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Overview
Delivery method
Online
Duration
3 hours
Audience
Employees
Description
The data analysis process is a roadmap for organizing ideas and analyzing data to achieve desired goals. This online self-paced course introduces the key concepts of the data analysis process, including the principles behind a proper analysis, the steps included in the analytical process, and the elements needed to communicate the results. Participants will learn about the practical approaches and best practices needed to undertake simple structured data analysis projects.
Topics include:
- designing relevant analytical questions
- preparing data for analysis
- identifying the key messages from the results
- reviewing your data work
- disseminating your findings to various audiences
Notes:
This product was created in collaboration with Statistics Canada.
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Next session: November 27, 2024 | 2 more dates
