Why data literacy is an essential skill

Introduction to Data Literacy

Anneleen Rummens

Data Scientist

We live in the data era

 

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Introduction to Data Literacy

Data literacy is a life skill

  • We can learn about the world through data
  • Problem: lots of information, often complex
  • How do we get from information to valuable insights?

 

Data literacy can help us learn how data can be used to connect the dots and create value

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Introduction to Data Literacy

A skill even for non-data jobs

  • Data literacy is not about technical skill
  • It is about learning how to critically think about and interact with data and its analysis
    • Understanding its relevance
    • Placing it into context
    • Knowing both its potential and its limits
Introduction to Data Literacy

The definition of data literacy

 

The ability to read, work with, analyze, and communicate insights with data.

 

  • Reading data
  • Working with and analyzing data
  • Communicating insights with data
Introduction to Data Literacy

Reading data

  • Identify data sources
  • Collect data
  • Manage data

 

  • Tools you might already know:

    • Databases

     

  • Learn more in Chapter 2

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Introduction to Data Literacy

Working with and analyzing data

  • Turn data into insights

 

  • Data analytics:
    • Descriptive analytics
    • Predictive analytics

 

  • Learn more in Chapter 3

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Introduction to Data Literacy

Communicating insights with data

  • Demonstrate your insights
  • Present possible actions

 

  • Tools you might already know:
    • Visualizations
    • Storytelling

 

  • Learn more in Chapter 4

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Introduction to Data Literacy

Let's practice!

Introduction to Data Literacy

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