The Data Analysis course systematically provides the necessary techniques when analyzing data, specifically including:
- Understand the importance of data analysis in different fields.
- Learn the basic terms and concepts of data analysis.
- Gain skills in collecting data from various sources.
- Perform data cleaning and preprocessing techniques to ensure data quality and usability.
- Use analytical tools and software (e.g. R, SPSS, Excel).
- Develop the ability to summarize and visualize data.
- Identify patterns, trends and anomalies in data sets using graphical and statistical methods.
- Understand the basic principles of inferential statistics.
- Perform hypothesis testing, correlation analysis and regression analysis.
- Understand different types of data models (e.g. linear regression, logistic).
- Develop predictive models and evaluate their effectiveness.
- Understand ethical considerations in data analytics.
- Learn about data privacy laws and regulations and how to comply with them.
- Create reports and presentations that effectively communicate analytical results.
- Apply learned concepts to real-world data analytics projects.