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Fundamentals of Data Analysis
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 18 hours
  • Course by LearnQuest
  • Offered by

About

This course is the first of a series that aims to prepare you for a role working in data analytics. In this course, you’ll be introduced to many of the primary types of data analytics and core concepts. You’ll learn about the tools and skills required to conduct data analysis. We’ll go through some of the foundational math and statistics used in data analysis and workflows for conducting efficient and effective data analytics. This course covers a wide variety of topics that are critical for working in data analytics and are designed to give you an introduction and overview as you begin to build relevant knowledge and skills.

Modules

Descriptive Analytics

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Descriptive Analytics

2 Discussions

  • How Do You "Feel"?
  • Research and Share with the Group

4 Videos

  • Course Introduction and Objectives
  • Module Introduction and Objectives
  • Introduction to Descriptive Analytics
  • Descriptive Analytics in Your Reading

1 Readings

  • Fundamentals of Descriptive Analytics

Predictive Analytics

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Predictive Analytics

2 Discussions

  • Your One Prediction
  • Research and Share with the Group

2 Videos

  • Introduction to Predictive Analytics
  • Predictive Analytics in Your Reading

1 Readings

  • A Predictive Analytics Primer

Diagnostic Analytics

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Diagnostic Analytics

2 Discussions

  • Analyze Your Connected World
  • Research and Share with the Group

2 Videos

  • Introduction to Diagnostic Analytics
  • Diagnostic Analytics in Your Reading

1 Readings

  • Diagnostic Analytics: I'm On the Case!

Exploratory Analytics

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Exploratory Analytics

2 Discussions

  • Go Exploring!
  • Research and Share with the Group

2 Videos

  • Introduction to Exploratory Analytics
  • Exploratory Analytics in Your Reading

1 Readings

  • What is Exploratory Data Analysis

Advanced Data Analytics

    • 4 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Advanced Data Analytics
  • Module 1 Graded Quiz

2 Discussions

  • Get to "Work"!
  • Research and Share with the Group

4 Videos

  • Introduction to Advanced Data Analytics
  • Advanced Data Analytics in Your Reading
  • Hands-on Demonstration: Explore the Data!
  • Module 1 Summary

2 Readings

  • What is Advanced Analytics?
  • Hands-on Exercise: Explore the Data!

Data Requirement Gathering

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Data Requirement Gathering

2 Discussions

  • Share Your Experience
  • Research and Share with the Group

3 Videos

  • Module Introduction and Objectives
  • Introduction to Data Requirements Gathering
  • Data Requirements Gathering in Your Reading

1 Readings

  • Data Requirements Analysis

Data Collection

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Data Collection

2 Discussions

  • Can I Ask You a Question?
  • Research and Share with the Group

2 Videos

  • Introduction to Data Collection
  • Data Collection in Your Reading

1 Readings

  • 11 Data Collection Techniques for Savvy Researchers

Data Cleaning

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Data Cleaning

2 Discussions

  • Howdy Data
  • Research and Share with the Group

2 Videos

  • Introduction to Data Cleaning
  • Data Cleaning in Your Reading

1 Readings

  • The Ultimate Guide to Data Cleaning

Data Analysis

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Data Analysis

2 Discussions

  • Follow the Jobs!
  • Research and Share with the Group

2 Videos

  • Introduction to Data Analysis
  • Data Analysis in Your Reading

1 Readings

  • Market Research 101: Data Analysis

Data Interpretation

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Data Interpretation

2 Discussions

  • Interpret Your Data
  • Research and Share with the Group

2 Videos

  • Introduction to Data Interpretation
  • Data Interpretation in Your Reading

1 Readings

  • What is Data Interpretation

Data Visualization

    • 4 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Data Visualizations
  • Module 2 Graded Quiz

2 Discussions

  • The Year of the Visualization
  • Research and Share with the Group

4 Videos

  • Introduction to Data Visualization
  • Data Visualization in Your Reading
  • Hands-on Demonstration: Visualize the Data!
  • Module 2 Summary

2 Readings

  • 5 Best Practices for Data Visualization
  • Hands-on Exercise: Visualize the Data!

Data Analytics Tools

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Data Analytics Tools

2 Discussions

  • Your Tools?
  • Research and Share with the Group

3 Videos

  • Module Introduction
  • Introduction to Data Analytics Tools
  • Data Analytics Tools in Your Reading

1 Readings

  • A Brief History of Database Management

Structured Query Language (SQL) Basics

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Query Basics

2 Discussions

  • The Beauty of a Query
  • Research and Share with the Group

2 Videos

  • Introduction to SQL Basics
  • SQL Basics in Your Reading

1 Readings

  • SQL Wikipedia

Data Analytics Programming Fundamentals

    • 4 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Data Analytics Programming Fundamentals
  • Module 3 Graded Quiz

2 Discussions

  • Always Be Learning!
  • Research and Share with the Group

4 Videos

  • Introduction to Data Analytics Programming Fundamentals
  • Data Analytics Programming Fundamentals in Your Reading
  • Hands-on Demonstration: Conduct Ad-hoc Analysis
  • Module 3 Summary

2 Readings

  • The Python Tutorial
  • Hands-on Exercise: Conduct Ad-hoc Analysis

Foundational Math and Stats for Data Analytics

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Foundational Math and Stats for Data Analytics

2 Discussions

  • I Love Math and Stats!
  • Research and Share with the Group

3 Videos

  • Module Introduction and Objectives
  • Introduction to Data Analytics Foundational Math
  • Data Analytics Foundational Math in Your Reading

1 Readings

  • How to Learn Math for Data Science

Advanced Data Analytics Algorithms

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Advanced Data Analytics Algorithms
  • Module 4 Graded Quiz

2 Discussions

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) for All?
  • Research and Share with the Group

3 Videos

  • Introduction to Advanced Data Analytics Algorithms
  • Advanced Data Analytics Algorithms in Your Reading
  • Module 4 Summary

1 Readings

  • 10 Things Statistics Taught Us About Big Data Analysis

Data Analytics Methodologies

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Data Analytics Methodologies

2 Discussions

  • A Method to Your Madness?
  • Research and Share with the Group

3 Videos

  • Module Introduction and Objectives
  • Introduction to Data Analytics Methodologies
  • Data Analytics Methodologies in Your Reading

1 Readings

  • Why We Need a Methodology for Data Science

Data Analytics Workflows

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Data Analytics Workflows
  • Module 5 Graded Quiz

2 Discussions

  • Be like a certified, agile, blackbelt, ninja waterfall!
  • Research and Share with the Group

3 Videos

  • Introduction to Data Analytics Workflows
  • Data Analytics Workflows in Your Reading
  • Module 5 Summary

1 Readings

  • The Data Science Workflow

Auto Summary

Unlock the essentials of data analytics with "Fundamentals of Data Analysis" on Coursera. Ideal for beginners, this foundational course delves into key data analysis types, core concepts, and essential tools. Enhance your skills with foundational math, statistics, and efficient workflows over an 18-hour duration. Perfect for aspiring data analysts, available with a Starter subscription. Join now and start your journey in Data Science & AI.

Erik Herman
Instructor

Erik Herman