Statistics And Excel #1 Introduction - A Picture From Data

Transform data into insights. Master statistics and excel concepts and apply them to real-world challenges. Become a skilled data analyst. Read more.

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Beginner
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15h 14m

Robert (Bob) Steele CPA, CGMA, M.S. Tax, CPI

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About This Course

Who this course is for:

  • Undergraduate students interested in statistics and excel and its real-world applications
  • Students from various disciplines seeking to improve data analysis skills
  • Individuals aiming to strengthen quantitative abilities
  • Professionals in business, healthcare, research, public policy, and other data-driven fields
  • People curious about data-informed decision-making and ethical data analysis

What you’ll learn: 

  • Define Key Data Terms and Sources: Clearly articulate essential terminology in statistics and excel and identify various data sources
  • Create and Interpret Data Visuals: Construct graphical representations like histograms, box plots, and scatter plots, and analyze these visuals to draw meaning
  • Analyze Data Distributions: Examine and describe the shape, center, and spread of different data sets, identifying patterns and potential outliers.
  • Summarize Data with Statistical Measures: Calculate and interpret central tendency measures (mean, median, mode) and variability measures (range, variance. . .
  • Examine Variable Relationships: Investigate relationships between two or more variables using correlation and regression analysis, interpreting the results
  • Critique Data Interpretations: Evaluate the validity of data interpretations, identifying potential biases or misuses of statistical methods.
  • Communicate Data-Driven Insights: Clearly and effectively communicate findings from statistics and excel analysis, utilizing appropriate visual and textual mediums.
  • Avoid Misuse of Data: Recognize common pitfalls and ethical considerations in data analysis, ensuring responsible and accurate use of statistical methods.
  • Apply Statistics in Real-World Scenarios: Demonstrate the application of statistical concepts in various fields, such as medicine, finance, and social sciences.
  • Adapt to New Data Analysis Trends: Stay informed about emerging trends and tools in data analysis, demonstrating adaptability and continuous learning

Requirements: 

  • Technical Proficiency: Basic computer skills
  • Access to Resources: Reliable internet connection and access to a computer for online research, software usage, and accessing course materials.
  • Critical Thinking: An open mind and critical thinking skills to analyze data, question assumptions, and consider various interpretations of statistical findings.
  • Self-Motivation: A proactive attitude and self-motivation to engage with the course materials, seek help when needed, and strive for continuous improvement in understanding statistics and excel.

Unveiling the Stories Hidden in Data

This statistics for beginners course will equip you with the critical skills needed to navigate the world of data. You’ll learn to organize, analyze, and interpret data sets collected by governments, businesses, universities, and even sports enthusiasts. But this isn’t just about transforming numbers – it’s about unlocking the stories hidden within.

The Power of Visualization

The course kicks off by emphasizing the power of visual representations. You’ll learn the saying “a picture is worth a thousand words” holds true in statistics and excel. Graphs and charts become powerful tools for revealing patterns, relationships, and hidden features within data. Through practical examples, you’ll see how visualizations can:

  • Unveil distribution: Visualizations will help you understand how data is spread out.
  • Pinpoint outliers: You’ll learn to identify unexpected data points that might skew results.
  • Discover associations: Explore relationships between two variables and how they might influence each other.
  • Communicate effectively: Visuals become a powerful tool for conveying insights to others.

Delving Deeper: Describing Data Distributions

Understanding data distribution is crucial. You’ll master the art of describing it by:

  • Identifying shapes: Learn to recognize patterns in how data is distributed.
  • Finding the center: Discover the central point around which data points are clustered.
  • Measuring spread: Understand how much data points vary from the center.

The course equips you with tools to efficiently organize and summarize data. You’ll learn techniques like:

  • Ordering and grouping: Organize data into meaningful categories.
  • Central tendency: Calculate measures like mean and median to represent the center of the data.
  • Quartiles: Divide data into four equal parts to understand its spread.
  • Graphical representations: Create histograms and box plots to visualize distributions.

Exploring Relationships Between Variables

The course explores how variables relate to each other. You’ll learn to visualize associations using scatter plots and other tools. By the end, you’ll have a solid understanding of how to organize, describe, and analyze data sets, uncovering the hidden stories and relationships within.

From Theory to Practice

This statistics for beginners course blends theoretical knowledge with practical application. You won’t just learn concepts – you’ll develop the ability to apply them in real-world scenarios. By the end, you’ll leave with a comprehensive toolkit for understanding and interpreting data, ready to tackle the challenges of making sense of the vast amount of information encountered in various fields.

Breakthroughs await! Explore my courses and unlock the next level of you.

Our Promise to You

By the end of this statistics for beginners course, you will have learned the fundamentals of statistics, including data organization, visualization, analysis, and interpretation, enabling you to extract meaningful insights from complex data sets and apply your knowledge to real-world problems.

10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.

Get started today!

Course Curriculum

Section 1 - Introduction - Getting a Picture From Data
Introduction 00:00:00
Getting A Picture – Data & Distribution 00:00:00
Section 2 - ON - Introduction - Getting A Picture From Data
Hamlet, Harry Potter, & Statistics 00:00:00
Where To Find Data To Practice With 00:00:00
Wages Data Box Plot Or Box & Whiskers 00:00:00
Wages Data Box Plot Or Box Whiskers Vs. Histogram 00:00:00
Histogram Vs. Bar Chart 00:00:00
Histograms With Different Bucket Sizes 00:00:00
Misleading Histogram 00:00:00
Histograms With Car Related Data 00:00:00
Scatter Plots With Car Related Data 00:00:00
Histograms And Scatter Plots With Population Data 00:00:00
Histogram Examples 00:00:00
Section 3 - Ex- Introduction - Getting A Picture From Data
Hamlet, Harry Potter, & Statistics 00:00:00
Generating Practice Data In Excel 00:00:00
Sort Comma & Space Delimited Data Into A Column 00:00:00
Sort Data Randomly 00:00:00
Wages Data Box Plot Or Box & Whiskers 00:00:00
Wages Data Box Plot Or Box & Whiskers Analysis 00:00:00
Wages Data Box Plot Or Box Whiskers Vs. Histogram 00:00:00
Histogram Vs. Bar Chart 00:00:00
Histograms With Different Bucket Sizes 00:00:00
Misleading Histogram 00:00:00
Histograms With Car Related Data 00:00:00
Scatter Plots With Car Related Data 00:00:00
Histograms And Scatter Plots With Population Data 00:00:00
Section 4 - PP -Statistical Inference - Questions Of: How Close & How Confident
Statistical Inference - Questions Of How Close & How Confident 00:00:00
Section 5 - ON -Statistical Inference - Questions Of: How Close & How Confident
Height Statistical Inference Data Practice Problem 00:00:00
Coin Flip Statistics Example 00:00:00
Deck Of Cards, Statistics, & Excel 00:00:00
Election Poll Statistics Example 00:00:00
Combining Two Histograms On One Chart 00:00:00
Calories Data Statistics Sample Example 00:00:00
Section 6 - Ex - Statistical Inference - Questions Of: How Close & How Confident
Coin Flip Statistics Example In Excel 00:00:00
Coin Flip Statistics Example In Excel Part 2 00:00:00
Deck Of Cards, Statistics, & Excel 00:00:00
Deck Of Cards, Statistics, & Excel Part 2 00:00:00
Election Poll Statistics Example 00:00:00
Election Poll Statistics Example Part 2 00:00:00
Combining Two Histograms On One Chart 00:00:00
Combining Two Histograms On One Chart Part 2 00:00:00
Combining Two Histograms On One Chart Part 3 00:00:00
Calories Data Statistics Sample Example 00:00:00

About This Course

Who this course is for:

  • Undergraduate students interested in statistics and excel and its real-world applications
  • Students from various disciplines seeking to improve data analysis skills
  • Individuals aiming to strengthen quantitative abilities
  • Professionals in business, healthcare, research, public policy, and other data-driven fields
  • People curious about data-informed decision-making and ethical data analysis

What you’ll learn: 

  • Define Key Data Terms and Sources: Clearly articulate essential terminology in statistics and excel and identify various data sources
  • Create and Interpret Data Visuals: Construct graphical representations like histograms, box plots, and scatter plots, and analyze these visuals to draw meaning
  • Analyze Data Distributions: Examine and describe the shape, center, and spread of different data sets, identifying patterns and potential outliers.
  • Summarize Data with Statistical Measures: Calculate and interpret central tendency measures (mean, median, mode) and variability measures (range, variance. . .
  • Examine Variable Relationships: Investigate relationships between two or more variables using correlation and regression analysis, interpreting the results
  • Critique Data Interpretations: Evaluate the validity of data interpretations, identifying potential biases or misuses of statistical methods.
  • Communicate Data-Driven Insights: Clearly and effectively communicate findings from statistics and excel analysis, utilizing appropriate visual and textual mediums.
  • Avoid Misuse of Data: Recognize common pitfalls and ethical considerations in data analysis, ensuring responsible and accurate use of statistical methods.
  • Apply Statistics in Real-World Scenarios: Demonstrate the application of statistical concepts in various fields, such as medicine, finance, and social sciences.
  • Adapt to New Data Analysis Trends: Stay informed about emerging trends and tools in data analysis, demonstrating adaptability and continuous learning

Requirements: 

  • Technical Proficiency: Basic computer skills
  • Access to Resources: Reliable internet connection and access to a computer for online research, software usage, and accessing course materials.
  • Critical Thinking: An open mind and critical thinking skills to analyze data, question assumptions, and consider various interpretations of statistical findings.
  • Self-Motivation: A proactive attitude and self-motivation to engage with the course materials, seek help when needed, and strive for continuous improvement in understanding statistics and excel.

Unveiling the Stories Hidden in Data

This statistics for beginners course will equip you with the critical skills needed to navigate the world of data. You’ll learn to organize, analyze, and interpret data sets collected by governments, businesses, universities, and even sports enthusiasts. But this isn’t just about transforming numbers – it’s about unlocking the stories hidden within.

The Power of Visualization

The course kicks off by emphasizing the power of visual representations. You’ll learn the saying “a picture is worth a thousand words” holds true in statistics and excel. Graphs and charts become powerful tools for revealing patterns, relationships, and hidden features within data. Through practical examples, you’ll see how visualizations can:

  • Unveil distribution: Visualizations will help you understand how data is spread out.
  • Pinpoint outliers: You’ll learn to identify unexpected data points that might skew results.
  • Discover associations: Explore relationships between two variables and how they might influence each other.
  • Communicate effectively: Visuals become a powerful tool for conveying insights to others.

Delving Deeper: Describing Data Distributions

Understanding data distribution is crucial. You’ll master the art of describing it by:

  • Identifying shapes: Learn to recognize patterns in how data is distributed.
  • Finding the center: Discover the central point around which data points are clustered.
  • Measuring spread: Understand how much data points vary from the center.

The course equips you with tools to efficiently organize and summarize data. You’ll learn techniques like:

  • Ordering and grouping: Organize data into meaningful categories.
  • Central tendency: Calculate measures like mean and median to represent the center of the data.
  • Quartiles: Divide data into four equal parts to understand its spread.
  • Graphical representations: Create histograms and box plots to visualize distributions.

Exploring Relationships Between Variables

The course explores how variables relate to each other. You’ll learn to visualize associations using scatter plots and other tools. By the end, you’ll have a solid understanding of how to organize, describe, and analyze data sets, uncovering the hidden stories and relationships within.

From Theory to Practice

This statistics for beginners course blends theoretical knowledge with practical application. You won’t just learn concepts – you’ll develop the ability to apply them in real-world scenarios. By the end, you’ll leave with a comprehensive toolkit for understanding and interpreting data, ready to tackle the challenges of making sense of the vast amount of information encountered in various fields.

Breakthroughs await! Explore my courses and unlock the next level of you.

Our Promise to You

By the end of this statistics for beginners course, you will have learned the fundamentals of statistics, including data organization, visualization, analysis, and interpretation, enabling you to extract meaningful insights from complex data sets and apply your knowledge to real-world problems.

10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.

Get started today!

Course Curriculum

Section 1 - Introduction - Getting a Picture From Data
Introduction 00:00:00
Getting A Picture – Data & Distribution 00:00:00
Section 2 - ON - Introduction - Getting A Picture From Data
Hamlet, Harry Potter, & Statistics 00:00:00
Where To Find Data To Practice With 00:00:00
Wages Data Box Plot Or Box & Whiskers 00:00:00
Wages Data Box Plot Or Box Whiskers Vs. Histogram 00:00:00
Histogram Vs. Bar Chart 00:00:00
Histograms With Different Bucket Sizes 00:00:00
Misleading Histogram 00:00:00
Histograms With Car Related Data 00:00:00
Scatter Plots With Car Related Data 00:00:00
Histograms And Scatter Plots With Population Data 00:00:00
Histogram Examples 00:00:00
Section 3 - Ex- Introduction - Getting A Picture From Data
Hamlet, Harry Potter, & Statistics 00:00:00
Generating Practice Data In Excel 00:00:00
Sort Comma & Space Delimited Data Into A Column 00:00:00
Sort Data Randomly 00:00:00
Wages Data Box Plot Or Box & Whiskers 00:00:00
Wages Data Box Plot Or Box & Whiskers Analysis 00:00:00
Wages Data Box Plot Or Box Whiskers Vs. Histogram 00:00:00
Histogram Vs. Bar Chart 00:00:00
Histograms With Different Bucket Sizes 00:00:00
Misleading Histogram 00:00:00
Histograms With Car Related Data 00:00:00
Scatter Plots With Car Related Data 00:00:00
Histograms And Scatter Plots With Population Data 00:00:00
Section 4 - PP -Statistical Inference - Questions Of: How Close & How Confident
Statistical Inference - Questions Of How Close & How Confident 00:00:00
Section 5 - ON -Statistical Inference - Questions Of: How Close & How Confident
Height Statistical Inference Data Practice Problem 00:00:00
Coin Flip Statistics Example 00:00:00
Deck Of Cards, Statistics, & Excel 00:00:00
Election Poll Statistics Example 00:00:00
Combining Two Histograms On One Chart 00:00:00
Calories Data Statistics Sample Example 00:00:00
Section 6 - Ex - Statistical Inference - Questions Of: How Close & How Confident
Coin Flip Statistics Example In Excel 00:00:00
Coin Flip Statistics Example In Excel Part 2 00:00:00
Deck Of Cards, Statistics, & Excel 00:00:00
Deck Of Cards, Statistics, & Excel Part 2 00:00:00
Election Poll Statistics Example 00:00:00
Election Poll Statistics Example Part 2 00:00:00
Combining Two Histograms On One Chart 00:00:00
Combining Two Histograms On One Chart Part 2 00:00:00
Combining Two Histograms On One Chart Part 3 00:00:00
Calories Data Statistics Sample Example 00:00:00

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