Living in the age of information, we are all constantly bombarded by data. But how do we make sense of all that data, and how do we pull out what's important and organize it in a useful way? 

In this micro course, you will explore strategies for using data visualization methods, Microsoft Excel, and the fundamentals of statistics to understand, organize, and synthesize your data in a way that is both clear and compelling.

Note: Learners must have knowledge, experience, and access to Excel (or equivalent) prior to taking this micro course.

After successfully completing this micro course, you'll be able to:    

• - Identify and interpret data presented as ratios, percents, and tables
• - Strategize how to communicate data effectively to your audience
• - Create visual representations of underlying properties of data using online software
• - Use estimations to mentally build visual representations of underlying properties of data
• - Strategize how to interpret data and communicate it with others in a way that makes sense to a general audience not experienced with data