Learning Outcomes

Using Data and Statistics

Statistical Hypothesis

Data Gathering

Lesson Summary

This module will teach you how data and statistics are used for management decisions. We will discuss basic numerical techniques and the use of graphs for data presentation. The lessons will examine hypothesis testing, developing a hypothesis and the methods for gathering relevant data.

Course assessment - Techniques for Using Data and Statistics

Learn about statistical methodologies, hypothesis and graphical presentation for management in this free online course.

Techniques for Using Data and Statistics

Modern job titles for statisticians include market research analyst and data scientist, and a rise in demand for these careers is expected to reach 33% by 2031. Corporations value high-quality data analysis as it forms the basis for their projections. In this course, you'll discover how data and statistics are used by organizations. Study numerical techniques and graphical presentations. Examine hypothesis testing and data gathering. Enrol now.

Introduction and Setting Up Stata

Loading new data

Setting-up And Loading New Data - Summary

In this module you will be introduced to Stata, you will learn how to create, load, and manipulate any type of data using the Stata software as well as how to create a working directory, you will also learn how to import various types of data for analysis and also how to save your work after the analysis is completed.

Keeping Track Of Calculations

Working With Datasets

Solving Data Analysis Questions

In this module, you will be introduced to some ways of keeping track of your work, you will learn some basic commands used to create and manipulate variables and also how to edit variables, you will also learn how to join or combine variables in Stata.

Creating And Joining Databases

Course Wrap-up

In this module, you will learn how to join databases, this will include learning the basic commands used in joining databases, you will be presented with a recap and summary of the course and wrap up.

Stata Level 1: Fundamentals of Data Analysis - Course assessment

This free online Stata Level 1: Fundamentals of Data Analysis course teaches how to use Stata for data analysis.

Stata Level 1: Fundamentals of Data Analysis

This free online Stata Level 1: Fundamentals of Data Analysis course will equip you with the skills required to perform and carry out data analysis at complex and straightforward levels like a professional. Stata is a powerful software used to carry out data analysis. By taking this free online course, you will gain the knowledge and skills required to use the Stata software to create and manipulate variables and keep track of your work.

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