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Data Analysis Fundamentals

Doing data analysis work is about more than learning a software program (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, etc.) - you need to understand the concepts and theory too. This one day course gets you up to speed (and can be useful either before or after your software classes).

Description

Understanding Types and Characteristics of Data

  • Understand Types of Data
  • Break Down the Field Data Types

Describing Key Analysis Techniques

  • Get Started with Analysis
  • Recognize Types of Analysis

Using the Appropriate Type of Visualization

  • Learn Use Basic Visuals
  • Build Advanced Visuals
  • Build Maps with Geographical Data
  • Use Visuals to Tell a Story

Expressing Business Requirements in a Report Format

  • Consider Audience Needs When Developing a Report
  • Describe Data Source Considerations For Reporting
  • Describe Considerations for Delivering Reports and Dashboards
  • Develop Reports or Dashboards
  • Understand Ways to Sort and Filter Data

Designing Components for Reports and Dashboards

  • Design Elements for Reports and Dashboards
  • Utilize Standard Elements
  • Creating a Narrative and Other Written Elements
  • Understand Deployment Considerations

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