Descriptive Statistics
In this module we be exploring the Descriptive Statistics tool in excel. We will cover:

• How to use descriptive statistic
• How to use the output to better understand your data
• Alternative ways of calculating

How to Calculate Standard Deviation
Standard deviation is an essential tool for statistical analysis. In this module, we will talk through how to calculate this manually.
 
Descriptive Statistics Example – Using Averages
In this worked example we will be exploring the pitfalls to avoid when using averages. And when to use Mean, Median & Mode
 
Descriptive Statistics Example – Understanding your Data
In this module, we are going to look at descriptive statistics in action and explore how we can use this to better understand our data.
 
Descriptive Statistics Example – Measuring Success
In this module, we are going to look at descriptive statistics in action and explore how we can use this to ensure we are measuring benefits correctly.
 
Descriptive Statistics Example – Calculating the accuracy of your forecast.
In this module, we are going to look at a use of descriptive statistics that is essential to every organisation, and that is measuring the accuracy of a forecast. Or to put this another way, setting clear expectations around volatility.

In this module we look at how techniques from great speakers through history can be used to bring your presentations to live and bring your audience on your journey.

Like us our stakeholders have limited time, we rarely read every emails and report we receive end to end, and neither do they. We may have just a few seconds to land our message and get our audience to take action or read on. The pyramid principle is a simple technique to help you structure your communications and reports to quickly answer the “So what?” and land your core message.

Explore effective ways of presenting data in a meaningful, interesting and engaging way. Improve the way you inform and persuade your key stakeholders.  
 - Understand why your existing reports don’t excite or engage your stakeholders
 - Learn the basics of data visualisation and how to communicate information
 - Apply “2 key questions” and start the use the tools and resource you need 

Description: The role of analysts as improvement champions. Explore the three phases of improvement and identify how you can make the most difference.
 
Notes: This is a new module intended as part of the introduction to the Box set; How to Drive Improvement with Data & Insight but can also be an independent module