课程概述
Foundation of Information Analytics
统计数据分析基础
Today, many organisations generate and collect unimaginable quantities of data of all types. However, merely collecting lots of data is pointless. The critical step is to analyse the data so that it can be transformed into information and action.
现今，众多机构生成和收集各类数据，数量之大令人难以想象。然而，仅仅收集大量数据毫无意义。关键的一步是分析数据，使其转化为信息和行动。
An important tool that enables this transformation to take place is statistics. This is the subject matter of this course. Statistics will be presented in a mathematically friendly and non-threatening manner. The course emphasizes conceptual understanding and practical application of the material, and not on exact keystrokes needed to accomplish specific statistical tests.
实现这种转换的一个重要工具是统计数据。这就是本课程的主题。统计学的呈现方式同样适用于非数学背景的学生，并且只强调对材料的概念性理解，而非完成特定精确的统计考核。
课程收获
完成课程学习，可以获得南洋理工大学结业证书及成绩单、江苏高校学生境外学习政府奖学金项目证书。