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Analysing Data (IBM)

Explore the fundamental nature of the data we use.

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  • Duration

    2 weeks

  • Weekly study

    8 hours
Overview
Requirements

Analyse qualitative and quantitative data and the presentation of results

During this short course, you will have the opportunity to learn about the data we use, the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data and the presentation of results within your own project.

This course will also give you the chance to consider the limitations of quantitative data and use real-life case studies to understand this.

What topics will you cover?

  • The nature of data and the role of mathematics
  • Interpreting and describing quantitative data
  • The limitations of quantitative data
  • The value of qualitative data
  • The analysis of qualitative data
  • The presentation of results
  • Examples of the use of qualitative data

Learning on this course

On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

  • Evaluate, analyse and interpret the data or information obtained
  • Produce an analysis of the research, demonstrating a deep knowledge of the specialist subject area

Who is the course for?

This course is the dissertation module for students of MSc International Business Management.

Please note that the staff described in the ‘Who will you learn with?’ section below may be subject to change.

Who developed the course?

Coventry University

Coventry secured 5 QS Stars for Teaching and Online Learning in the QS World University Ranking 2020 and has received No. 1 in the world for Massive Open Online Courses in MoocLab’s World University Ranking 2021.

  • Established

    1992

  • Location

    Coventry

Learning on FutureLearn

Your learning, your rules

  • Courses are split into weeks, activities, and steps to help you keep track of your learning
  • Learn through a mix of bite-sized videos, long- and short-form articles, audio, and practical activities
  • Stay motivated by using the Progress page to keep track of your step completion and assessment scores

Join a global classroom

  • Experience the power of social learning, and get inspired by an international network of learners
  • Share ideas with your peers and course educators on every step of the course
  • Join the conversation by reading, @ing, liking, bookmarking, and replying to comments from others

Map your progress

  • As you work through the course, use notifications and the Progress page to guide your learning
  • Whenever you’re ready, mark each step as complete, you’re in control

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