This two-day, 8-hour interactive workshop will equip participants with the tools and techniques needed to understand the importance of data and use it for day-to-day decision-making.
OBJECTIVES
Enhance participants’ appreciation of data and its significance in day-to-day life and business
Provide participants with a comprehensive overview and understanding of data science
Allow participants to analyze and interpret data relevant to their work
Foster an understanding of ethical considerations in data practices and decision-making.
Introduce participants to the fundamentals of data visualization and its applications.
Empower participants to turn data into actionable insights
Provide opportunities for participants to apply their learning to real-life situations.
PROGRAM COVERAGE
Day 1: Introduction to Data and Its Power
Importance of data in decision-making
Understanding data
What are the types of data
Data Science Overview
What is data science?
Data vs. information vs. insights
Data Ethics and Integrity
Importance of ethical data practices
Common pitfalls
Introduction to Data Visualization
Why visualization matters
Basics of creating simple charts
Day 2: Turning Data into Insights
Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA)
Detecting patterns and trends
Using descriptive statistics
EDA with a Real Dataset (1 hour)
Providing and understanding simple data
Identifying patterns or insights
Insights and Decision-Making
How insights inform business decisions
Looking at real-world, industry examples
Practical Group Exercise
Case studies and application: solving simple data problems
