Data to Insight: An Introduction to Data Analysis and Visualisation (FutureLearn)

Data to Insight: An Introduction to Data Analysis and Visualisation (FutureLearn)

A hands-on introduction emphasizing key ideas, computer skills and statistical thinking. Data is everywhere and the lessons it contains can be the key to making good decisions. We want to give you skills and the confidence to dive into data using computer software and start making discoveries. You will learn key elements of data science and to start thinking like a statistician.

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What topics will you cover?

  • 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

What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you'll be able to...

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