Introduction to Data Analysis

Overview

Delivery method

Classroom

Virtual Classroom

Duration

10 hours

Audience

Employees

Other Government Department Employee

Description

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

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

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

Legacy course code: 00030289