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LERN 1500: Introduction to Data Analysis
Effective date
January 2021
Department
LERN UGotClass
School
Continuing Studies
Description
Data Analysis is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after skills in the workplace. Companies have vast amounts of data, but it is rare to have someone with the ability to analyze that data to see trends and make predictions. This course will give you a basic understanding of how to analyze data in a business setting. Businesses look for candidates with an understanding of how to analyze the data they have been collecting; this course will help you start on that journey.
This course is offered in partnership with Learning Education Resource Network - UGotClass. For more information see: http://yougotclass.org/index.cfm/VCC
Credits
0.0
Year of study
General Interest
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Distinguish between quantitative and qualitative data and give examples of a variety of sources of that data.
- Discover a number of different Statistical methods and identify methods of sorting, filtering and categorizing that data.
- Be able to compare and contrast the results of their analysis to “normal” results and be able to draw conclusions from those comparisons that are supported by the data.
- Be able to effectively summarize the results of their analysis and describe how these results are meaningful in a business context.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 16
Total Hours: 16
Total Hours: 16
Instructional Strategies
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
S - based on: 1. Make at least one comment every week in the discussion.2. Take every Unit self-quiz. 3. Completion Timeline -The requirements should be done by the last day of the course.
Evaluation Plan
None
Course topics
- Understanding Data
- Processing Data
- Analyzing Data
- Interpreting and Presenting Results
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.