The first day is about building a solid conceptual and technical foundation in data analysis.  We do this by conducting a basic Excel data analysis of the simulated dataset.

DAY 1: Learning Outcomes
  1. understand the steps of a data analysis
  2. understand difference between qualitative and quantitative data
  3. understand difference between discrete and continuous data
  4. create a COUNTA formula
  5. create MAX and MIN formulae
  6. understand the concept of dispersion in numerical data
  7. create a STDEV formula
  8. understand the difference between mean and median averages
  9. create AVERAGE and MEDIAN formulae