M. Elizabeth Karns is a lawyer and epidemiologist. Her teaching is directly connected to her practice, which has focused on statistical evidence, occupational illnesses, assault and harassment injuries, and reproductive harms. Professor Karns has been involved in every aspect of the data life cycle, from initial design to post-event forensic evaluations. Her work on data science ethics brings together professional practice norms, individual values, and organizational goals. Professor Karns is currently developing a virtual reality experience based on the unintended consequences of automated fraud detection.
Interpreting and Communicating DataCornell Course
Communicating Data
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Course Overview
This course aims to make statistical analysis approachable and practical, as you learn how to read and interpret statistical reports in a business environment, and how to communicate statistical results to stakeholders. First, you will practice assessing the statistical components and representations of statistical results in a case study. You will then identify the appropriate method and conduct a summary analysis of a data set. Finally, you will prepare an executive summary of the key statistical points identified through your analysis and create a narrative summary with supporting graphics.
Key Course Takeaways
- Identify the supporting statistical analysis from a media or business report
- Determine, based on the type of data, the correct summary method and level to characterize the center, spread, and distribution of variables
- Recognize misleading results, intentional or otherwise
- Communicate summary statistics to stakeholders by employing graphic and narrative techniques
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3 to 5 hours of study per week
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Senior Lecturer, Social Statistics, Cornell ILR School
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- Professionals in any industry who need to communicate and interpret data
- Business managers utilizing analytics or benchmarking and comparison
- Professionals from any business function
- Government workers engaged in policy analysis
- Healthcare professionals
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