What's Behind the Data?

Overview

We are bombarded with information continually. So how do we determine what is valid and what isn’t? This course points out common pitfalls inherent in data interpretation and gives practical tips to overcome those pitfalls by using real life examples. The course incorporates information from key thought leaders including Adam Grant, Alex Edmans, and Hans Rosling.

This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

Highlights

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:

• Ways in which data and information can be misleading
• Common pitfalls when encountering data
• How to re-evaluate the data to avoid those pitfalls

Prerequisites

None

Designed For

Anyone who receives and interprets data in any form (statements, evidence, studies, headlines, etc.)

Objectives

After attending this presentation, you will be able to...

• Analyze the various ways that data can be misleading.
• Recognize that data interpretation is affected by many factors.
• Identify how these factors can lead to pitfalls in interpretation.
• Overcome data interpretation pitfalls.

Preparation

None