DigiAdvance

A DigiAdvance Course

with Dublin City University (DCU)

An Introduction to Statistics and Data Literacy

In this course, we will explore fundamental statistical concepts and key principles of data literacy. We will examine hypothesis testing, correlation analysis, and predictive techniques to establish a strong theoretical foundation. Additionally, we will explore different data types, understand metadata, and learn about data collection methods and sources. 

Week 1 – Introduction to Statistics

  1. Introduction to Statistics 
  2. Central Tendency 
  3. Dispersion 
  4. Probability 
  5. Hypothesis Testing, Correlation & Regression 

 

Week 2 – Introduction to Data Literacy and Analytics

  1. Introduction to Data Literacy  
  2. Types of Data  
  3. Data Types  
  4. Metadata  
  5. Data Collection  
  6. Data Sources  

Career Opportunities

Not available

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Not available

Contact person

Additional information

Participants receive a certificate of achievement at the end of the course. 

More info & Enrolment

Country

Ireland

Registration deadline

01/07/2025

Start date

from 03/03/2025

Language

English

Price

180

Modality

Asynchronous

Credits (ECTS)

Learning hours

8 (4 per weeks)

Technology

Data Analytics & Machine Learning