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Learning objectives and key topics

This will outline the learning objectives and key topics of this week
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✅ Learning Objectives

Understand the importance of data – why collect it, and how it benefits organisations.
Gain an overview of Excel’s UI (User Interface) and core functionality.
Learn about basic data structures and types of data.
Conduct an initial exploration of a dataset in Excel and identify anomalies.

✅ Key Topics

The overarching “Why” of data – why collecting data is valuable and how it supports organisations.
Understanding the functionality of Excel and how to navigate its features.
Familiarity with data types and formats to ensure accurate analysis.

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