Basic Software Tools for Data Analysis

This course provides an understanding of the principles and concepts of using computer tools for data analysis. Students will learn to use the SAS programming language to handle the collection, editing and storing of large datasets, as well as to simulate data, import and export data from and into spreadsheets or other statistical software packages. They will gain experience in analyzing both quantitative and qualitative data, as well as repeated measure data. Written projects and class presentation will prepare students for clear communication of their analysis in professional settings. This course is designed primarily for statistics and quantitative methods and modeling (QMM) majors, PhD candidates, and those interested in carrying out sophisticated statistical analyses of data using statistical software.