Introduction to Data Concepts

In this course, you will become familiar with fundamental data concepts such as types of data, big data, the typical steps in the data analytics process, and data visualization.

After completing this course, you should be able to:

• Explain the importance of data in a digital world

• Differentiate between unstructured and structured data

• Identify the purpose of a database

• Differentiate between quantitative and qualitative data

• Describe the five V's of big data

• Describe the four types of data analytics

• Explain the work involved in each step of the data analysis process

• Identify the purpose of a data visualization

• Recognize different charts to display data visualizations in the best way