Evidence and Data Collection for Problem Solving

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University of Leeds

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Evidence and Data Collection for Problem Solving

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Evidence and Data Collection for Problem Solving

The course Evidence and Data Collection for Problem Solving is an online class provided by University of Leeds through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Find out how to harness the power of data to help you make better business decisions.

Course description

Discover how data can be used to solve problems and make decisions
2 weeks

As the digital world plays an increasingly large role in our daily lives, so too does the use of data.
On this course, you’ll be introduced to key data concepts as you learn how to solve simple, everyday problems using data.
You’ll discover data ethics and the restrictions that exist in using other people’s data. You’ll also learn how to present data in a meaningful way that’s easy to understand through data visualisation techniques.
To give real-world context to your learning, you’ll examine these data concepts through the case study of a small business owner.

Explore the notion of data and what that actually means
Learn the key terminology related to dealing with data
Explore how data can be used to solve problems
Explore individual sets of data that can be brought together to form datasets, which can then be used for greater insights
Explore the ethics and rules of using other people’s data
Learn how to turn data into something visual and easy to understand

Describe the difference between data, metadata and knowledge
Summarise how data is used to solve problems
Interpret trends and analyse patterns from a dataset
Debate the ethical considerations of data collection
Produce a plan to solve a problem with evidence and data
Apply a simple visualisation technique to make data easier to understand and work with

This course is designed for people who have digital skills but would like to build confidence in using digital technology in the workplace.
This may include those studying for A-levels, those who have a degree, or those who want to improve their career prospects.
The course will also be useful for anyone in employment who wants to boost their digital skills or anyone returning to the workplace who’d like to gain confidence in how working practices have evolved.
You might also be interested in the other courses in the Digital Skills for the Workplace collection from the University of Leeds and the Institute of Coding.

University of Leeds
As one of the UK’s largest research-based universities, the University of Leeds is a member of the prestigious Russell Group and a centre of excellence for teaching.
Institute of Coding
The Institute of Coding is a family of learners, businesses and educators creating a new way to develop the digital skills needed at work and beyond.

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Evidence and Data Collection for Problem Solving

Course Topic

Business & Management, IT & Computer Science, Management & Leadership, Professional Development

University, College, Institution

University of Leeds

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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Degree & Cost

Evidence and Data Collection for Problem Solving

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / University of Leeds 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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