Evidence and Data Collection for Problem Solving
University of Leeds
  • Start Date: 04 Jul, 2022
  • 2 weeks
  • Study Content: Videos


Discover the importance of data and how to harness its power to help you make better business decisions.

Course Fee: Free
Certificate Cost: See Fees and Eligibility

Course Description

This course is made available through the eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn partnership.

Become a data-driven decision-maker and improve your problem-solving skills


As the digital world plays an increasingly large role in our daily lives, so too does the use of data. It is arguably one of the most valuable commodities in the world, and this two-week course will teach you methods to tap into its potential in your daily life and career.


You’ll be introduced to key data concepts as you learn how to solve everyday problems and make effective decisions using data.


You’ll also develop skills to help you analyse and interpret trends, and produce a plan to solve a real-world problem with evidence and data.


Discover the importance of data collection


To understand why data collection is so valuable, you’ll explore its notion and meaning before learning key terminology.


You’ll consider the differences between data, metadata, and how individual sets of data can come together to form datasets that give you greater insights and an understanding of a situation.


Understand data ethics in real-world situations


It’s important to explore the ethics and rules of using other people’s data so you understand the restrictions to adhere to.


You’ll examine how data is created, shared, and used in surprising ways before debating the ethical considerations of data collection.


You’ll also learn how to present data in a meaningful way that’s easy to understand through data visualisation techniques. To give real-world context to your learning, you’ll study these data concepts through the case study of a small business owner.


Whether you’re entering the world of work or forging a new career for yourself, this course will help prepare you for the fast-moving digital space.


This course is designed for people looking to work with data to progress in their current role or to enter the digital workplace.


It will help you build confidence in using digital technology and boost your digital skills.


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University of Leeds

As one of the UK’s largest research-based universities, the University of Leeds is a member of the prestigious Russell Group and a centre of excellence for teaching.

Academics at the University of Leeds lead pioneering research that addresses major global challenges, in areas such as energy, water and climate change, human health and wellbeing. The University works in interdisciplinary teams to find innovative solutions to global problems such as poverty, hunger and crime. It strengthens communities through its outreach and public engagement.

The diverse range of FutureLearn courses developed by the University of Leeds will allow the exploration of new and different ways to provide online education. The University wants to reach a global audience, meeting the growing worldwide demand for access to higher education, so that the outstanding knowledge it creates can benefit a wider community.

 

This institution is available on eLearnAfrica through partnership with FutureLearn.

You may be able to download course materials after enrolling in this course. If not, all of the necessary course materials provided by the course instructor will be available on the provider's course page.
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