Free
CoursePrinciples of Data Literacy
Discover the world of data in this fully conceptual course where you will learn how to think about, visualize, and analyze data.
Skill level
BeginnerTime to complete
Average based on combined completion rates — individual pacing in lessons, projects, and quizzes may vary3 hoursCertificate of completion
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About this course
This no-code course introduces the foundational how’s and why’s of data. How do statistics help us make conclusions from data? Why is good design critical for communicating data stories through data viz? What are the different kinds of analysis we can perform on a dataset? This course will help you feel empowered to answer these questions (and more!) and work with data with confidence.
Syllabus
6 lessons • 4 quizzesMeet the creator of the course
Andrea Hassler
Andrea has a Master's in Applied Statistics from NYU and a Bachelor's in Psychology from SUNY New Paltz. She has worked with students individually as a tutor for many years. She has also contributed to research projects in the health sciences as a statistical consultant and research assistant. Principles of Data Literacy course ratings and reviews
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