Hands-on Data Science

Statistical Analysis: The Public Sector Toolbox

Course Description:

Immerse yourself in this 4-day comprehensive course on statistical analysis tailored for the public sector. Learn the key statistical concepts and techniques used in government data analysis, including descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, regression analysis, and more. Our seasoned statisticians will guide you through practical exercises using real-world government data, ensuring you are equipped to make data-informed decisions.

 

 

 

Syllabus:

  1. Introduction to Statistical Analysis in the Public Sector: Overview of key statistical concepts and their relevance to government data analysis.
  2. Descriptive Statistics and Data Visualization: Learning how to summarize and visualize government data for easy interpretation.
  3. Hypothesis Testing and Inferential Statistics: Techniques for making inferences about populations from sample data, including various hypothesis testing methods.
  4. Regression Analysis for Public Data: Understanding how to use regression analysis to identify relationships between variables in government datasets.
  5. Advanced Statistical Techniques: Exploration of more complex statistical methods used in public sector data analysis, including time series analysis and multivariate analysis.

Prerequisites:

  • There are no prerequisites for this course.

Grading Policy:

  • 2 exams
  • 1 capstone project

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