Statistics with Google Sheets for Beginners
This course is designed to teach students how to use Google Sheets (Google's equivalent of Excel) to apply statistical techniques. The goal is for participants to work effectively with data, analyze information, and draw useful conclusions. They will learn the basics of statistics so that they can collect, analyze, and interpret data practically.
Main topics covered:
Getting to Know Your Data:
- Identifying and organizing data.
- Describing data using basic statistical measures such as averages, medians, and deviations.
Visualizing Statistical Data:
- Creating graphs and charts to visualize information.
- Comparing different types of graphical representations.
Hypothesis Testing:
- How to formulate and test hypotheses using Google Sheets tools.
- Applying statistical tests to verify the validity of results.
Case Study: Dating Profile Analysis:
- Applying the knowledge gained in a real-world case.
- Using Google Sheets to analyze a dataset and draw conclusions.
What you will learn in the course:
By the end of the course, students will have acquired the following knowledge and skills:
- Basics of Statistics: They will learn to handle concepts like distributions, averages, and standard deviation.
- Data Analysis: They will know how to apply statistical techniques in Google Sheets to analyze real data.
- Hypothesis Testing: They will understand how to formulate and test data-based hypotheses.
- Data Visualization: They will be able to create graphs and tables to interpret data more clearly.
- Practical Application: They will put what they've learned into practice in a case study, working with real datasets to solve problems.
Requirements and who it's for:
This course is ideal for beginners who want to learn how to use Google Sheets to organize and analyze basic data. It is aimed at accountants, teachers, and office workers who need to manage information.
Requirements:
- A computer with an internet connection.
- Basic knowledge of Google Sheets, such as importing data and inserting formulas.
Duration and Format:
The course is 4 hours long and consists of 15 videos and 51 exercises. Participants can take it at their own pace, accessing the materials online for free.
This course is an excellent opportunity for those looking to improve their skills in statistics and data analysis using Google Sheets, an accessible and powerful tool for managing information.