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Understanding Data – Practical Foundations for Non-Tech Students

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The course provides a practical introduction to data literacy for non-technical learners. You will learn how data is created, collected, and used in modern society. The course covers essential skills including data collection methods, data cleaning and preparation, basic statistical analysis, and data visualization. You will also explore ethical considerations, data governance, and how to make informed decisions using data. By the end of this course, you will be able to work confidently with data in Excel/Google Sheets, create meaningful visualisations, and critically evaluate data-driven claims in your professional and personal life.This course has been developed as a joint initiative of the GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH, Germany) under the project Digital Skills to Succeed (DS2S) in partnership with IGNOU, on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the Ministry of Education, Government of India.

Syllabus

Week Number

Title

Teaser URL

WEEK-1

Understanding Data in the Modern World

https://youtu.be/-4Lio_V16Ps

WEEK-2

Data Life Cycle & Basic Data Collection

https://youtu.be/A94Vxrep0zk

WEEK-3

Analyzing Data: Step-by-Step Approach

https://youtu.be/Uyuax_jwN8Q

WEEK-4

Statistical Thinking

https://youtu.be/bR0innFmHGI

WEEK-5

Story Telling Through Data: Visualisation & Communication

https://youtu.be/BoipzxB6nWU

WEEK-6

Data Governance, Ethics & Decision-Making

https://youtu.be/YjEw3Y1JEOk


Taught by

Gaurav Godhwani

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