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Course Description

While it is extremely common to hear the word "data" in business today, what is less common is an understanding of how to collect the right data and then apply it to solving business problems. In this course, you will learn foundational concepts in statistics and how to collect and interpret data while applying statistics and statistical thinking to business problems. Additionally, in the practice of business statistics, it is essential to capture accurate data but also to communicate that data clearly and effectively. You will then explore methods of presenting this type of data and try it for yourself. Lastly, it may seem far-fetched to describe numeric values collected during a business day as a story, but when quantitative data is compiled into a visual tool such as a table or graph, it can indeed tell a story about that day’s business activity. In this course you will examine how to display quantitative data through tables as well as best practices you should follow to determine which method is the best choice for communicating the data at hand.

Faculty Author

Cindy van Es

Benefits to the Learner

  • Examine data, identify the levels of measurement, and consider ethical guidelines on the use of statistics
  • Discover the components that determine sound statistical studies
  • Identify methods of presenting this type of data, such as tables, charts, and graphs, and then practice these methods yourself
  • Investigate and analyze examples of data visualization
  • Identify how to display quantitative data through tables, as well as best practices you should follow
  • Explore other graphical representations of the data and determine which method is the best choice for the data on hand
  • Practice building these visualizations to further your understanding of them

Target Audience

  • Entry level to executive professionals looking to uncover insights from data
  • Students who are pre-MBA or considering earning an MBA
  • Individuals interested in moving into an analyst role
  • Individuals seeking to leverage statistical or analytic skills
  • New, emerging, and experienced leaders
  • Consultants
  • Analysts and researchers
  • Entrepreneurs

Accrediting Associations

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Type
2 week
Dates
Jan 08, 2025 to Jan 21, 2025
Total Number of Hours
10.0
Course Fee(s)
Contract Fee $0.00
Section Notes

IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION

  • Experience creating basic Excel functions and charts is needed to successfully complete this certificate. Familiarity with Excel PivotTables is useful, but not required.
  • This course includes a year of free access to Symposium! These events feature various live, highly participatory virtual Zoom sessions with Cornell faculty and experts to explore today’s most pressing data science topics. Throughout the year, you may participate in as many sessions as you wish. Attending a Symposium is not required to successfully complete the certificate program.

 

Type
2 week
Dates
Apr 02, 2025 to Apr 15, 2025
Total Number of Hours
10.0
Course Fee(s)
Contract Fee $0.00
Section Notes

IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION

  • Experience creating basic Excel functions and charts is needed to successfully complete this certificate. Familiarity with Excel PivotTables is useful, but not required.
  • This course includes a year of free access to Symposium! These events feature various live, highly participatory virtual Zoom sessions with Cornell faculty and experts to explore today’s most pressing data science topics. Throughout the year, you may participate in as many sessions as you wish. Attending a Symposium is not required to successfully complete the certificate program.

 

Type
2 week
Dates
Jun 25, 2025 to Jul 08, 2025
Total Number of Hours
10.0
Course Fee(s)
Contract Fee $0.00
Section Notes

IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION

  • Experience creating basic Excel functions and charts is needed to successfully complete this certificate. Familiarity with Excel PivotTables is useful, but not required.
  • This course includes a year of free access to Symposium! These events feature various live, highly participatory virtual Zoom sessions with Cornell faculty and experts to explore today’s most pressing data science topics. Throughout the year, you may participate in as many sessions as you wish. Attending a Symposium is not required to successfully complete the certificate program.

 

Type
2 week
Dates
Sep 17, 2025 to Sep 30, 2025
Total Number of Hours
10.0
Course Fee(s)
Contract Fee $0.00
Section Notes

IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION

  • Experience creating basic Excel functions and charts is needed to successfully complete this certificate. Familiarity with Excel PivotTables is useful, but not required.
  • This course includes a year of free access to Symposium! These events feature various live, highly participatory virtual Zoom sessions with Cornell faculty and experts to explore today’s most pressing data science topics. Throughout the year, you may participate in as many sessions as you wish. Attending a Symposium is not required to successfully complete the certificate program.

 

Type
2 week
Dates
Dec 10, 2025 to Dec 23, 2025
Total Number of Hours
10.0
Course Fee(s)
Contract Fee $0.00
Section Notes

IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION

  • Experience creating basic Excel functions and charts is needed to successfully complete this certificate. Familiarity with Excel PivotTables is useful, but not required.
  • This course includes a year of free access to Symposium! These events feature various live, highly participatory virtual Zoom sessions with Cornell faculty and experts to explore today’s most pressing data science topics. Throughout the year, you may participate in as many sessions as you wish. Attending a Symposium is not required to successfully complete the certificate program.

 

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