Data Exploration & Economic Analysis

Catalog description

The course provides students with a basic training in searching/finding, collecting/downloading, displaying/visualizing, and analyzing data. It will develop foundational skills of students in interpreting real-world data related to economic and business activity and other relevant areas. Data from numerous sources will be used to make data-driven decision in simple format. Students will obtain a hands-on experience in fundamentals of data by utilizing mainly Microsoft Excel and economic theory for analytical purpose.