Analytics, Before and After: Gathering, Preparing, and Visualizing Data (formerly Challenges of Pre- and Post-Analytics)
| Date: | Thursday, October 16, 2014 |
| Time: | 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Place: | Macphail Seminar Room, Room 4351 Herzberg Laboratories |
Workshop I Description:
An introduction to the notions that must be mastered prior to, and after, embarking on data analysis, illustrated through relevant and newsworthy examples, along with a discussion of common challenges and pitfalls.
By the end of the course, participants will be able:
- to appreciate the impact of various data collection and preparation strategies;
- to visualize, interpret and present analytical results and complex data, and
- to identify intrinsic limitations of data as well as some easily avoidable pre- and post-analysis mistakes.
This workshop was previously offered under the title Challenges of Pre- and Post-Analytics.
Intended Audience:
Managers, policy makers, and consultants with an interest in quantitative methods who wish to grasp the larger and broader behind-the-scenes issues that affect analysts‚ decisions and results (this version of the course contains very little technical details and is not intended for experienced data analysts).
Pre-requisites:
This is not a workshop on formulas, computation or any specific analytical methods. Mathematical and/or statistical sophistication is not required.
Program:
Morning:
- Numbers in the News
- Basic Principles of Data Collection
- Data Clean-up and Validation
Afternoon:
- Visualization: Seeing Data in a Different Light
- The Results Are In!
Instructors:
Dr. Patrick Boily (CQADS)
Fees:
$300 + HST Student and multi-workshop rates available.
Lunch will be provided with registration (vegetarian option available).
Registration:
Online registration is open from July 21 to October 11.
Carleton University faculty who wish to pay by internal chargeback may contact the CQADS Manager by phone (613) 520-7488.
Please send inquiries to workshops@cqads.carleton.ca