GHS 228 - Global Health Data and Visualization

Credits: 4
An exploration of publicly available quantitative data related to global health and development from individuals, families, and countries around the world. Students learn how to find, organize, and visualize publicly available data, as well as practice database management, merging, documentation, and visualization with an emphasis on data equity and on the underlying processes by which data are generated by various agencies and organizations. Students investigate the benefits and drawbacks of using publicly available data and gain skills to prepare for independent data analysis.

 

Distribution Requirements: QR, SP.