Advanced Data Analysis
| Course code: | 27-SS-025 |
|---|---|
| Dates: | August 3-28, 2026 Alternate Course Dates |
| Hours: | 16.00 |
| Location: | Online |
| Instructor: | Jeff Kritzer |
| Fee: | $195.00 |
Description
You’ll explore survey development, Chi-Square tests, ANOVA, and post hoc comparisons as well as how to ethically collect and interpret data. Through guided practice and individualized projects, you’ll learn to design research questions, analyze group differences, and present your findings in both graphical and narrative formats.
Course Outcomes
- Design and implement surveys aligned with ethical research practices and clear research goals.
- Use Likert scales and other structured data tools for collecting and organizing feedback.
- Apply Chi-Square and means comparison techniques to assess categorical and continuous variables.
- Understand and interpret statistical significance in the context of real-world business problems.
- Perform ANOVA and post hoc comparisons to evaluate group differences and draw conclusions.
- Develop and conduct individual research inquiries, from hypothesis to reporting.
- Communicate results effectively, using both data visualizations and written narratives tailored to business audiences.
- Professionals who have completed intermediate-level data analysis and want to advance their statistical toolkit
- Business leaders, analysts, and researchers who need to evaluate program or performance outcomes
- HR, marketing, or education professionals conducting surveys and analyzing audience or user feedback
- Graduate students or career professionals seeking to lead or contribute to formal research projects
- Anyone responsible for designing, conducting, or presenting the results of data-driven investigations
Notes
Registration Deadline: Participants can register up to 5 days after the course begins.Course Access: Offered in partnership with LERN. Log in 24/7—no live meetings.
Course Format: Weekly units include readings, audio-slide lectures, self-quizzes, and discussion forums.
Tips for Success: Log in 2–3 times a week and contribute 2–3 thoughtful posts per unit for the best experience.
Recognized Credentials: Earn nationally recognized CEUs from the Learning Resources Network (LERN), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit association—perfect for meeting professional development goals or licensure requirements.
Cancellation/Refund Policy: VCU Continuing and Professional Education offers this class/certificate in partnership with LERN. Therefore, you may cancel your registration up until you receive your login and password from LERN and receive a full refund minus any credit card processing fees. Cancellations must be received via email at ocpe@vcu.edu
In the unlikely event that this program is cancelled or postponed due to insufficient enrollments or unforeseen circumstances, the university will fully refund registration fees, but cannot be held responsible for any other expenses, including change or cancellation charges to include but not limited to airlines, hotels, travel agencies, or other organizations.
Online courses offered with the Learning Resources Network (LERN) continue to run, as scheduled during inclement weather. If there are changes to meeting status, you will receive an email at the address you provided upon registration informing you of the cancelation.
*exempt-this offering is ineligible for waiver use
Student/Participant Conduct:
Participants are subject to all university policies applicable to students, unless a specific university or VCU Continuing and Professional Education policy explicitly states otherwise. University policies governing students are available at https://vcu.public.doctract.com including:
Interim Student Code of Conduct
Honor System and Standards of Academic Conduct
Preventing and Responding to Discrimination
Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy-Interim
Sex-Based Misconduct Policy-Interim
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