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Introduction to Data Analysis Using Excel
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The use of Excel is widespread in the industry. It is a very powerful data analysis tool and almost all big and small businesses use Excel in their day to day functioning. This is an introductory course in the use of Excel and is designed to give you a working knowledge of Excel with the aim of getting to use it for more advance topics in Business Statistics later. The course is designed keeping in mind two kinds of learners - those who have very little functional knowledge of Excel and those who use Excel regularly but at a peripheral level and wish to enhance their skills. The course takes you from basic operations such as reading data into excel using various data formats, organizing and manipulating data, to some of the more advanced functionality of Excel. All along, Excel functionality is introduced using easy to understand examples which are demonstrated in a way that learners can become comfortable in understanding and applying them.
To successfully complete course assignments, students must have access to a Windows version of Microsoft Excel 2010 or later.
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WEEK 1
Module 1: Introduction to Spreadsheets
In this module, you will be introduced to the use of Excel spreadsheets and various basic data functions of Excel.
Topics covered include:
• Reading data into Excel using various formats
• Basic functions in Excel, arithmetic as well as various logical functions
• Formatting rows and columns
• Using formulas in Excel and their copy and paste using absolute and relative referencing
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WEEK 2
Module 2: Spreadsheet Functions to Organize Data
This module introduces various Excel functions to organize and query data. Learners are introduced to the IF, nested IF, VLOOKUP and the HLOOKUP functions of Excel.
Topics covered include:
• IF and the nested IF functions
• VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP
• The RANDBETWEEN function
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WEEK 3
Module 3: Introduction to Filtering, Pivot Tables, and Charts
This module introduces various data filtering capabilities of Excel. You’ll learn how to set filters in data to selectively access data. A very powerful data summarizing tool, the Pivot Table, is also explained and we begin to introduce the charting feature of Excel.
Topics covered include:
• VLOOKUP across worksheets
• Data filtering in Excel
• Use of Pivot tables with categorical as well as numerical data
• Introduction to the charting capability of Excel
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WEEK 4
Module 4: Advanced Graphing and Charting
This module explores various advanced graphing and charting techniques available in Excel. Starting with various line, bar and pie charts we introduce pivot charts, scatter plots and histograms. You will get to understand these various charts and get to build them on your own.
Topics covered include
• Line, Bar and Pie charts
• Pivot charts
• Scatter plots
• Histograms
您将获得的技能
Lookup TableData AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelPivot Table
教学大纲 - 您将从这门课程中学到什么
Week
1Introduction to Spreadsheets
Introduction to spreadsheets, reading data, manipulating data. Basic spreadsheet operations and functions.
8 个视频（共 40 分钟）, 5 个阅读材料, 7 个测验
8 个视频
Reading Data into Excel7分钟
Basic Data Manipulation in Excel5分钟
Arithmetic Manipulation in Excel4分钟
Basic Functions in Excel6分钟
Functions Using Absolute and Relative References6分钟
Functions Explained7分钟
Week 1 Recap分钟
5 个阅读材料
Course FAQs10分钟
Pre-Course Survey10分钟
Store Sales (Comma delimited).txt10分钟
Store Sales (Fixed width).txt10分钟
Stores Sales (Tab delimited Text).txt10分钟
7 个练习
Reading Data into Excel4分钟
Basic Data Manipulation in Excel4分钟
Arithmetic Manipulation in Excel4分钟
Basic Functions in Excel4分钟
Functions Using Absolute and Relative References4分钟
Functions Explained4分钟
Introduction to Spreadsheets分钟
Week
2Spreadsheet Functions to Organize Data
Introduction to some more useful functions such as the IF, nested IF, VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP functions in Excel.
8 个视频（共 44 分钟）, 8 个测验
8 个视频
The “IF” Command in Excel Using Numerical Data3分钟
The "Nested IF" Command in Excel7分钟
The "VLOOKUP" Function in Excel8分钟
Another "VLOOKUP" Example6分钟
The "HLOOKUP" Function in Excel4分钟
Professor 'Know-it-all' Needs Help!4分钟
Week 2 Recap分钟
8 个练习
The "IF" Command in Excel4分钟
The “IF” Command in Excel Using Numerical Data4分钟
The "Nested IF" Command in Excel4分钟
The "VLOOKUP" Function in Excel4分钟
Another "VLOOKUP" Example4分钟
The "HLOOKUP" Function in Excel4分钟
Professor 'Know-it-all' Needs Help!4分钟
Spreadsheet Functions to Organize Data分钟
Week
3Introduction to Filtering, Pivot Tables, and Charts
Introduction to the Data filtering capabilities of Excel, the construction of Pivot Tables to organize data and introduction to charts in Excel.
7 个视频（共 42 分钟）, 7 个测验
7 个视频
Data Filtering in Excel6分钟
Use of Pivot Tables in Excel6分钟
More Pivot Table Options5分钟
Application of Pivot Tables to Numeric Data8分钟
Introduction to Charts in Excel8分钟
Week 3 Recap分钟
7 个练习
Using the “VLOOKUP” Function Across Worksheets4分钟
Data Filtering in Excel4分钟
Use of Pivot Tables in Excel4分钟
More Pivot Table Options4分钟
Application of Pivot Tables to Numeric Data4分钟
Introduction to Charts in Excel4分钟
Introduction to Filtering, Pivot Tables, and Charts分钟
Week
4Advanced Graphing and Charting
Constructing various Line, Bar and Pie charts. Using the Pivot chart features of Excel. Understanding and constructing Histograms and Scatterplots.
7 个视频（共 41 分钟）, 1 个阅读材料, 7 个测验
7 个视频
Line Graphs6分钟
Bar Graphs and Pie Charts9分钟
Pivot Charts5分钟
Scatter Plots7分钟
Histograms Part 14分钟
Histograms Part 27分钟
Week 4 Recap分钟
1 个阅读材料
End-of-Course Survey10分钟
7 个练习
Line Graphs4分钟
Bar Graphs and Pie Charts4分钟
Pivot Charts4分钟
Scatter Plots4分钟
Histograms Part 12分钟
Histograms Part 24分钟
Advanced Graphing and Charting分钟
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创建者 SS•Apr 28th 2017
good course gives a basic foundation for data analytics ! Excellent for beginners who have no idea how to use excel for want to learn systematically excel files given at every lecture are very useful.
创建者 LC•May 18th 2018
Excellent class, well-written and presented with real-world examples that are challenging but not impossible to complete if you follow the small quizzes and stay on top of the deadlines. Great job!
讲师
Sharad Borle
Associate Professor of ManagementJones Graduate School of Business
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关于 Business Statistics and Analysis 专项课程
The Business Statistics and Analysis Specialization is designed to equip you with a basic understanding of business data analysis tools and techniques. You’ll master essential spreadsheet functions, build descriptive business data measures, and develop your aptitude for data modeling. You’ll also explore basic probability concepts, including measuring and modeling uncertainty, and you’ll use various data distributions, along with the Linear Regression Model, to analyze and inform business decisions. The Specialization culminates with a Capstone Project in which you’ll apply the skills and knowledge you’ve gained to an actual business problem.
To successfully complete all course assignments, students must have access to a Windows version of Microsoft Excel 2010 or later.
To see an overview video for this Specialization, click here!
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