Acting on Data

Issued by Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Making choices using quantitative information requires numeracy competencies and skills. Although those can be both very broad and very deep, a baseline competency conducting exploratory analysis using data visualizations provides a good foundation from where to undertake practical courses of action.

Type Learning
Level Foundational
Time Hours
Cost Free

Additional Details

Skills

Arguing With Data
Evaluating Arguments
Interpreting Data

Earning Criteria

To earn this badge you will complete a knowledge check, interact with FRED, complete two application scenarios, and demonstrate your ability to transfer skills.

Standards

Information Has Value

Information possesses several dimensions of value, including as a commodity, as a means of education, as a means to influence, and as a means of negotiating and understanding the world. Legal and socioeconomic interests influence information production and dissemination.