4.1 Data queries and reporting

How do you pull information out of a database to find what you need? This is a specialized skill, but very useful in a range of fields.

Developing this competency involves …

• Becoming familiar with and comfortable using a range of software tools for creating and manipulating data, such as Excel, MySQL, SPSS, or ARCGIS.
• Learning how flat and relational databases are structured, and how to filter, sort, and query these databases to find relevant information.  

Student-Curated Resources

This resource gives a short summary of flat and relational databases and uses a clear example to explain what they are.