4.2 Data analysis

Data analysis is one of the most desirable skills for a wide range of careers, and there are a lot of different ways to do it.

Developing this competency involves …

•  Becoming familiar with and comfortable using a range of software tools for analyzing data, such as Excel, MySQL, SPSS, ARCGIS, or R Studio.
• Learning to use formulae, functions, or coded instructions to analyze data within one or more software tools.

See also: “Research as Inquiry.” Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education..

Student-Curated Resources

This web page has a host of Appropriate for all, Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced level videos that teach how to analyze data using various data analysis tools like Excel, Tableau 10 and R. You can also learn best practices on how to interpret and tell relevant stories with your data.