From the course: Data Analytics for Business Professionals
Making data more useful
From the course: Data Analytics for Business Professionals
Making data more useful
- According to some estimates, the volume of data generated in the world last year was almost 150 zettabytes, with 181 zettabytes expected in 2025. Said another way, 14,500 hours of HD video are created every second. Hello, my name is Dr. John Johnson, CEO of Edgeworth Economics. Welcome to my introductory course designed for business leaders, managers, and executives who must make data-driven decisions every day. I'll first teach you basic statistical concepts that will help you better understand your data. Then I'll show you how to ask the right questions and think about the data you might need to answer those questions. In the remainder of the course, we'll tackle conceptual approaches to data analysis. Understanding even simple statistical concepts will allow you to maximize efficiency and improve business operations. So what are you waiting for? Let's get started.
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