This two-day, 8-hour interactive workshop will equip participants with the tools and techniques needed to make them understand the importance of data and use data for day-to-day decision making.

OBJECTIVES

• Enhance participants' appreciation of data and its significance in day-to-day life and business
• Provide participants with a comprehensive overview and understanding of data science
• Allow participants to analyze and interpret data relevant to their work
• Foster an understanding of ethical considerations in data practices and decision-making.
• Introduce participants to the fundamentals of data visualization and its applications.
• Empower participants to turn data into actionable insights
• Provide opportunities for participants to apply their learning to real-life situations.

PROGRAM COVERAGE

Day 1: Introduction to Data and Its Power

• Importance of data in decision-making
• Understanding data
• What are the types of data

Data Science Overview

• What is data science?
• Data vs. information vs. insights

Data Ethics and Integrity

• Importance of ethical data practices
• Common pitfalls

Introduction to Data Visualization

• Why visualization matters
• Basics of creating simple charts

Day 2: Turning Data into Insights

Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA)

• Detecting patterns and trends
• Using descriptive statistics

EDA with a Real Dataset (1 hour)

• Providing and understanding simple data
• Identifying patterns or insights

Insights and Decision-Making

How insights inform business decisions

Looking at real-world, industry examples

Practical Group Exercise

• Case studies and application: solving simple data problems