Data Analysis and Visualization

Demand for data analysis and visualization skills are rapidly increasing across all industries. Boost your career with our range of courses covering IBM SPSS, Excel and more. Don't see what you're looking for here? Contact us at training@ualberta.ca to learn about our custom training options.

Courses

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Statistical Analysis Using Excel

This course will introduce students to both descriptive and uni-variate inferential statistical procedures used commonly in social science research. The emphasis for this course, however, will be on the application of these procedures in the spreadsheet environment of Microsoft Excel. Three different aspects of statistical reasoning will be emphasized: (1.) computational formulas and assumptions, (2.) spreadsheet applications using Excel, and (3.) appropriate uses of these statistics. The topics we will cover include descriptive summary statistics, correlation, regression, t-tests, and analysis of variance (ANOVA).

Course Details

Prerequisites:

  • Excel Level 2 or equivalent knowledge/experience

Duration: 1 day

Multiple course sections are open to registration. Click the link below to view all available dates.

Registering at least one week before the deadline is recommended as this class may fill up or be cancelled due to low enrolment.

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Statistical Analysis and Visualizations Using JASP

Learn how to perform statistical analysis and create data-driven graphics using JASP, a free, open-source and user-friendly alternative to SPSS. This introductory course will combine a review of statistical concepts and theories with guided data analysis exercises using JASP. Procedures commonly used in the social sciences, public health and similar areas will be covered.

Course Details

Prerequisites:

  • Good understanding of Windows and Microsoft software
  • Basic understanding of descriptive and univariate statistics

Duration: 1 day

Multiple course sections are open to registration. Click the link below to view all available dates.

Registering at least one week before the deadline is recommended as this class may fill up or be cancelled due to low enrolment.

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Statistical Analysis and Visualizations Using R

Learn how to describe, visualize and analyze data using R, a free, open-source statistical analysis program used by researchers around the world! In this class, we will explore the basic structure and functions of R and practical applications of the program, such as data management.

Course Details

Prerequisites:

  • Good understanding of Windows and Microsoft software
  • Basic understanding of descriptive and univariate statistics

Duration: 1 day

Multiple course sections are open to registration. Click the link below to view all available dates.

Registering at least one week before the deadline is recommended as this class may fill up or be cancelled due to low enrolment.

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Cancellation Policy

Written or on-line cancellation must be received 10 business days prior to the course start date. Registration fees for cancellations less than 10 business days before the course will not be refunded.

Cancellation by the Technology Training Centre

The Technology Training Centre reserves the right to cancel open-enrolment classes at any time. All efforts will be made to give the course registrants 5 business days' notice of cancellation. At the time of cancellation, registrants have the option of being moved to another date, a different course of equal value or be refunded for the course fee. The Technology Training Centre will not be responsible for any travel expenses incurred.