Introduction to Data Analysis & Storytelling

Data analysis is at the heart of understanding the world around us, and storytelling helps us share those insights in compelling ways. In this course, you’ll learn how to collect, clean and analyze data to uncover interesting patterns and insights. Then you'll practice using storytelling techniques to present your findings in a way that engages and informs your audience. Whether you want to explore sports statistics, social trends or environmental data, this course will help you turn numbers into narratives.

What You'll Learn

Basics of collecting and preparing data for analysis
What descriptive statistics are and how to identify trends in data
The fundamentals of data-driven storytelling, including how to structure your narrative
How to use tools like Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel for analysis
Best practices for presenting data findings in written, verbal and visual formats

Who Should Register

This course is for incoming ninth to 12th graders. You don’t need any previous experience in data analysis to enroll, but we recommend that you be familiar with spreadsheets.

Instructor

TBD

More Information

This online course is taught using Zoom. Classes meet in real time and are not recorded. To participate, you should have access to a computer with a high-speed internet connection and a headset and webcam. 

There’s now a nonrefundable $50 registration fee each quarter you register. See the FAQs page for details about registration, refunds, waitlists and more. 

Earn a Digital Badge

After participating in this course, you can claim a Youth & Teen Programs digital badge that you can highlight on college and job applications and share on social media.

Details

Jul 28–Aug 8, 2025 3A	Day Mon–Fri	Time 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
	Location Online	Cost $995
	Refund Deadline Jun 1, 2025	Status Opens Jan 28, 2025