Engineers - Analysing Data

Engineers encounter data from many sources in their job, in this course you will learn about different types of data and how to analyse data in a number of different ways. Such as, calculating the mean and expressing numbers as fractions, decimals and percentages.

Introduction

Engineers encounter data from many sources in their jobs. Data may come from:

·       Other people’s research

No matter where it comes from, most data is usually received in what is known as raw form, that is data that has not been processed. Just like materials need processing to be used effectively, data also needs to be analysed and processed in order to get the most from it. Engineers may need to know which materials are best suited for a product, how a new part is performing or whether a product will be safe for consumers to use. Whatever they need to know, the right analysis of data will help them to overcome the challenge.

1. Interpret a range of graphs and charts
2. Calculate a mean
3. Express numbers as fractions, decimals and percentages