Introduction to Data Analytics

Ever been handed a giant spreadsheet and have no idea what to do with it? That daunting spreadsheet sometimes looks more like something out of the Matrix rather than usable data. This class takes the fear and anxiety out of data analysis and presents a step-by-step method to scrub, analyze and graphically present what that data is telling you. I teach participants how to understand, account for and present conclusions on important topics, such as variability, populations & samples, and more complex time-based analysis. These topics give the participant simple yet powerful techniques to gain deep insight on the behavior of data that cannot be gained through simpler graphical and analytical methods. The course uses hands-on class exercises, practical analytical techniques, 1:1 attention, decision trees, and job aides to develop skills and reinforce understanding. At the conclusion of this course, participants will have gained hands-on experience in analyzing real-life data. The best part: we encourage participants to bring in their own data and use it for each topic and exercise. Participants who cannot or choose not to bring in their own data will be provided data to work with. Topics covered in class are relevant to all levels of experience.