Program Overview

Introduction to Data Analysis

The Introduction to Data Analysis course is designed to prepare professionals and leaders across all fields to make data-driven decisions by exploring various decision types in organizational settings. This course emphasizes the importance of quantitative analytics and the impact of data quality on decision-making.

Course Overview

This introductory course provides insights into research applications across sectors and highlights effective quantitative methods and research design strategies to ensure quality and accuracy from a management perspective.

Course Format

The course is self-paced, offering a dynamic and engaging learning experience that combines interactive elements such as games, flashcards, video content, real-world case studies, and curated readings. Participants have the flexibility to progress at their own pace, with interactive games and quizzes reinforcing key concepts and tracking progress. The course duration is 5 hours, and participants have 90 days of access.

Course Details

• Units: 0.5 CEUs / 5 PDUs
• Location: Online Courses
• Course Type: Self-Paced
• Price: $375

What You'll Learn

After successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Explain the value of big data and analytics for decision-making.
• Discuss analytically driven decisions in organizational settings.
• Describe various decision-making models and tools.
• Identify fundamental measurement concepts, including levels, reliability, validity, errors, and biases.
• Explain data management techniques, including data transformation, recoding, handling missing data, and addressing biases in data collection.

Other Courses in this Program

Other courses in the Data Analytics program include:

• Statistical Process Control
• Statistics as a Managerial Tool
• Tools of Data Analysis
• Data Analysis for Improving Organizational Performance
• Data Analysis in the Real World

Instructor

The instructor for this course is Tony Roberts, M.S., who has more than 25 years of management experience in the healthcare and consumer electronic markets. His areas of expertise include new technology development, Lean Six Sigma implementation, international project management, risk management, quality management, and high volume manufacturing.

Oregon State University College of Business

The College of Business at Oregon State University offers a range of programs, including undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as continuing and professional education courses. The college is committed to providing students with a high-quality education that prepares them for success in their chosen careers.

Research Areas

The college has a strong research focus, with faculty members working in a variety of areas, including:

• Accounting
• Business Analytics
• Business Information Systems
• Design
• Finance
• Innovation & Entrepreneurship
• Management
• Marketing
• Supply Chain & Logistics Management

Centers of Excellence

The college is home to several centers of excellence, including:

• Center for Advancing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Business
• Center for Business Analytics & Applied AI
• Center for Family Enterprise
• Center for Marketing & Consumer Insights
• Center for Supply Chain Management

Academic Programs

The college offers a range of academic programs, including:

• Undergraduate Programs
• Graduate Programs
• Continuing & Professional Education

Undergraduate Programs

The college offers a variety of undergraduate programs, including majors, minors, options, microcredentials, and certificates.

Graduate Programs

The college offers several graduate programs, including an MBA, Master's degrees, minors, certificates, and FAQs.

Continuing Education

The college offers continuing education courses and programs, including self-paced and paid courses, as well as corporate and business training, free webinars, and ideal logic login.