This course delivers an introductory overview of Data Analysis. It provides the foundational material required to build a strong theoretical understanding of why data analysis is required in industry and how using analytics tools can shape decision making in the real world. Using case studies, candidates will investigate the history and importance of data analysis, allowing candidates the opportunity to explore where the techniques can be applied to their bespoke field of interest or expertise. Candidates will learn how to identify problems, where to apply data gathering techniques, how data will be tabulated and managed, and what results the data analysis evaluations intend to achieve.

This course creates a foundation understanding data, including the evolution and history of it. Students are introduced to the impact of how analysis has been used to shape the outcomes of decision making in the real world. It is important that key concepts such as data integrity, ethically sourced medium, and GDPR standards are explained early in the candidate’s career so that their actions going forward reflect these practices passively.