Introduction to Data Analysis

Overview

Delivery method

Classroom

Virtual Classroom

Duration

10 hours

Audience

Employees

Other Government Department Employee

This course is available to other government department employees on a cost-recovery basis.

For more information, please contact Learning-Apprentissage@international.gc.ca

 This course provides an overview of key concepts and challenges related to data analysis. In-class sessions are complemented by mandatory videos that inform course activities (approx. 4 hours total).

The course is designed for employees with limited experience working with data and is tool-agnostic.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• formulate a well-defined research question
• describe the characteristics that affect data quality and relevance
• describe how to prepare data for analysis
• describe basic statistical analysis methods
• identify effective data visualization techniques based on intended audience and message

Legacy course code: 00030289