Data Literacy Capstone – Evaluating Research
This course is part of Data Literacy Specialization.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Data Literacy Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Identify and evaluate high-quality quantitative research
Critically analyze research methodologies and findings
Interpret complex quantitative analyses effectively
Assess scholarly work through peer review
Develop skills as a critical consumer of research
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
0.13 Hours PreRecorded video
2 quizzes, 1 peer review
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There are 3 modules in this course
This capstone course concludes the Data Literacy Specialization by focusing on the practical application of research evaluation skills. Students learn to identify and critically analyze high-quality quantitative research, examining both findings and methodological approaches. Through hands-on projects and peer reviews, participants develop the ability to evaluate scholarly work effectively, becoming empowered consumers of quantitative research.
Capstone Project Overview
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Locating Quality Scholarship
Module 2 · 43 Minutes to complete
Final Paper Submission
Module 3 · 4 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Data Literacy Specialization
Instructor
Leading Expert in Data Analytics and Policy at Johns Hopkins University
Dr. Jennifer Bachner is the Director of the Master of Science in Data Analytics and Policy program and the Certificate in Government Analytics program at Johns Hopkins University. With a robust academic background, she earned her Ph.D. in Government from Harvard University and holds undergraduate degrees in political science and social studies education from the University of Maryland, College Park. Dr. Bachner is a prolific author, having co-written significant works such as America’s State Governments: A Critical Look at Disconnected Democracies and What Washington Gets Wrong, alongside Benjamin Ginsberg. Her research focuses on the intersection of analytics, political behavior, and online education, contributing to reports like Predictive Policing: Preventing Crime with Data and Analytics, published by the IBM Center for the Business of Government. As an expert in her field, she has been featured in major media outlets including the Washington Post and NPR. Dr. Bachner's commitment to advancing data-driven policy solutions and her leadership in educational programs underscore her vital role at Johns Hopkins University, where she continues to shape the future of governance and analytics education.
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