DA101: Data Basics
This course is part of the City of Santa Monica's Data Academy, a program of the Santa Monica Institute.
Are you hearing more and more about “data”, but you’re still not quite sure what everyone is talking about? Are you interested in learning basic knowledge and skills in anticipation of a more data-focused workload?
This practical introduction to data concepts is made for City staff of all skill levels and is the perfect starting place on your journey.
Leave the computers at your desk because this session will take a low-key, back-to-basics approach where fancy software isn't needed.
Learning Objectives
- Understand what data is
- Learn basic data vocabulary
- Perform basic operations on data