
Exploring Data
About the course:
Exploring Data is designed to introduce you to the world of data, what it is, where it comes from, how it is organized, and how you can turn it into useful information. You’ll learn how different types of data are classified, how databases store and manage information, and how data analysis helps reveal patterns and support informed decision-making. This module is appropriate for everyone: students, working professionals, job seekers, and anyone looking to build a strong foundation in data.
After completing this module, you should be able to:
Define data
Determine the benefits of data
Classify data based on nature, mode of collection, and structure
Determine the steps the database management system (DBMS) uses to process a structured query language (SQL) query
Identify the activities in the five-step data analysis process