Data to Insight: An Introduction to Data Analysis and Visualisation

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The University of Auckland

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Data to Insight: An Introduction to Data Analysis and Visualisation

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What is the course about?

Data to Insight: An Introduction to Data Analysis and Visualisation

The course Data to Insight: An Introduction to Data Analysis and Visualisation is an online class provided by The University of Auckland through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Get a hands-on introduction to data science and explore key ideas, computer skills and statistical thinking.

Course description

8 weeks

Data is everywhere and the lessons it contains can be the key to making good decisions.
Gain the skills and confidence to dive into data using computer software and start making discoveries.
You’ll learn key elements of data science so that you can start thinking like a statistician.

Data and its organisation
Basic statistics
Making discoveries working with several variables simultaneously
Sources of error and misconception
Confidence intervals
Statistical tests via randomisation
Seasonal decomposition and forecasting

Explore fundamental statistical data science concepts
Create visual and numerical representations of data
Interpret data analysis outputs
Discuss interpretations and limitations of data

This course is suited to those new to these areas and those wanting a reminder and fresh perspectives. You will need to be comfortable thinking in terms of percentages and have a level of comfort with using computers.

The University of Auckland
The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and the only one included in the Times Higher Education top 200.

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Prerequisites & Facts

Data to Insight: An Introduction to Data Analysis and Visualisation

Course Topic

Business & Management, Data Analytics, Data Science, Science, Engineering & Maths

University, College, Institution

The University of Auckland

Course Skill Level

see course summary

Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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Data to Insight: An Introduction to Data Analysis and Visualisation

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / The University of Auckland you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.

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Data to Insight: An Introduction to Data Analysis and Visualisation

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