This course will expand your Google Sheets vocabulary. You’ll dive deeper into data types, practice manipulating numeric and logical data, explore missing data and error types, and calculate some summary statistics.

Advanced Data Types and Manipulation
In the first part of the course, we focus on understanding and manipulating various data types in Google Sheets. You’ll gain proficiency in handling numeric and logical data, crucial for effective data analysis. This section is designed to build your skills in data manipulation, teaching you techniques to manage and transform data efficiently. Whether you’re dealing with large datasets or complex data structures, these skills are essential for making the most out of your data in Google Sheets.

Dealing with Missing Data and Errors
A common challenge in data analysis is dealing with missing data and error types. This course guides you through the intricacies of identifying and managing missing data, as well as understanding and resolving various error types that can occur in Google Sheets. You’ll learn how to clean your data, ensuring its accuracy and reliability. This is a critical skill for anyone looking to conduct thorough and error-free data analysis.

Practical Application with Real Datasets
Throughout the course, you’ll apply what you’ve learned using real-world datasets. These include records of 100m sprint world records, asteroid close encounters, benefit claims, and data on butterflies. By exploring these diverse datasets, you’ll learn how to calculate summary statistics and gain insights from real data. This hands-on experience not only reinforces your learning but also prepares you to tackle a wide range of data analysis tasks with confidence.