Data Analysis: Planning and Preparing
2 Modules Duration: 2h30
This course on Data Analysis: Planning and Preparing introduces the essential elements of robust data analysis during research projects and why planning and preparing supports these. In this course you will discover how planning and preparing for data analysis will lead to effective analysis, benefitting your immediate research and ultimately your reputation and career. You will learn how to implement best practices in preparing your data in order to maximise the outputs of your research data and avoid time-consuming and costly mistakes.
What you’ll learn
- Why effective data analysis is beneficial to your research and your career
- Common pitfalls and errors that can be avoided if you plan and prepare for your analysis carefully.
- How to create a data analysis plan
- How to apply best practices for collating and quality checking your data
- Benefits of carrying out a preliminary analysis and best practices in doing so.
Features
- 2-module course Certificate of completion
- Benefit from the experience of 10 experts on research data analysis
- English language captions and transcripts
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