Analyzing Survey Data with R from Pluralsight

Analyzing survey data properly involves several important steps, such as descriptive analysis, building measurement models, and validating survey results. This course will teach you how to analyze and visualize survey data using R.

Analyzing survey data often turns out to be more complicated than we anticipate. What are the best ways to summarize and visualize survey data? How do we determine what constructs our survey is measuring? How can we validate results of our survey? In this course, Analyzing Survey Data with R, you’ll learn to how to conduct data analysis with surveys using R. First, you’ll explore how to summarize survey data using descriptive statistics and data visualizations. Next, you’ll discover how to identify how many constructs are underlying the survey data using factor analysis. Finally, you’ll learn how to validate the results from survey data analysis. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of analyzing survey data needed to understand and interpret survey results more effectively.

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Analyzing Survey Data

Running Descriptive Analysis with R

Conducting Exploratory Factor Analysis

Conducting Confirmatory Factor Analysis

Validating Survey Results

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Explores skills, knowledge, and tools relevant in both academia and industry

Teaches skills required for conducting proper analysis of survey data

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May require additional resources or materials to complete coursework

Taught by instructors with expertise in survey data analysis

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Learners who complete Analyzing Survey Data with R will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Market Research Analyst

Market Research Analysts typically review survey results to find trends and patterns in human behavior. Knowing how to analyze survey data with R can be a particularly valuable skill for this role. This course from DataCamp teaches learners the data analysis skills needed to understand and interpret survey results more effectively. They'll also learn to visualize survey data to uncover trends more quickly.

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Survey Researcher

Survey Researchers design and administer surveys to collect data. This course is particularly useful for Survey Researchers because it teaches the skills needed to conduct data analysis with surveys using R. This includes summarizing survey data using descriptive statistics and data visualizations. Survey Researchers would also benefit from the lessons in this course on how to validate the results from survey data analysis.

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Data Analyst

Data Analysts often analyze data from many different sources. It is common for surveys to be part of the data sources Data Analysts rely on for their insights and recommendations. This course teaches learners how to analyze survey data with R and validate the results of their analysis. These skills may help Data Analysts become more well-rounded, or Data Analysts specializing in survey data can use this course to boost their skills and advance their careers.

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Business Analyst

Business Analysts study business needs and develop solutions to business problems. This course would help a Business Analyst who has a special interest in survey data. The skills that are taught in this course on analyzing survey data with R and validating the results of analysis can help Business Analysts make effective recommendations for their clients.

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Financial Analyst

Financial Analysts study financial data to make investment recommendations. Though survey data is not always a primary source of data for Financial Analysts, it can be used to gather insights into market trends and customer behavior. This course teaches learners how to analyze survey data with R and validate the results of their analysis. These are skills that may help Financial Analysts expand their knowledge base and make more informed investment recommendations.

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UX Researcher

User Experience Researchers (UX Researchers) study how users interact with products and services. Survey data is a useful tool for collecting information from users. This course will help UX Researchers to analyze survey data with R and validate the results of their analysis. These skills will help UX Researchers gather insights from survey data to develop better products and services.

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Marketing Manager

Marketing Managers develop and execute marketing campaigns. Survey data can be used to gain insights into customer behavior and preferences. This course in Analyzing Survey Data with R will teach Marketing Managers how to analyze survey data and validate the results of their analysis. Marketing Managers may use these skills to develop more effective marketing campaigns and increase brand awareness.

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Public relations manager

Public Relations Managers build and maintain relationships with the public. Survey data can be used to measure the effectiveness of public relations campaigns. This course teaches learners how to analyze survey data with R and validate the results of their analysis. These skills may help Public Relations Managers to measure the success of their campaigns and make more informed decisions.

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Customer Success Manager

Customer Success Managers help customers achieve their goals. Survey data can be used to measure customer satisfaction and identify areas for improvement. This course will help Customer Success Managers to analyze survey data with R and validate the results of their analysis. Customer Success Managers with these skills can develop better strategies for customer success and increase customer retention.

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Sales Manager

Sales Managers lead and motivate sales teams. Survey data can be used to measure the effectiveness of sales strategies and identify areas for improvement. This course may be helpful for Sales Managers who wish to analyze survey data with R and validate the results of their analysis. These skills can help Sales Managers make more informed decisions and improve the performance of their sales teams.

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Operations Manager

Operations Managers oversee the day-to-day operations of an organization. Survey data can be used to measure employee satisfaction and identify areas for improvement. This course may be helpful for Operations Managers who wish to analyze survey data with R and validate the results of their analysis. These skills can help Operations Managers make more informed decisions and improve the efficiency of their organization's operations.

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Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Managers oversee the human resources department of an organization. Survey data can be used to measure employee satisfaction and identify areas for improvement. This course may be helpful for Human Resources Managers who wish to analyze survey data with R and validate the results of their analysis. These skills can help Human Resources Managers make more informed decisions and improve the employee experience.

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Product Manager

Product Managers develop and manage products. Survey data can be used to gather insights into customer needs and preferences. This course may be helpful for Product Managers who wish to analyze survey data with R and validate the results of their analysis. These skills can help Product Managers develop better products and meet the needs of their customers.

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Project Manager

Project Managers plan and execute projects. Survey data can be used to track project progress and identify areas for improvement. This course may be helpful for Project Managers who wish to analyze survey data with R and validate the results of their analysis. These skills can help Project Managers make more informed decisions and improve the success of their projects.

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Statistician

Statisticians collect, analyze, and interpret data. Survey data is a common type of data that is analyzed by statisticians. This course may be helpful for Statisticians who wish to learn how to analyze survey data with R. Statisticians with these skills can analyze survey data more efficiently and effectively.

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