Make Data Talk
Dr Selena Fisk
Are you finding data daunting? Are you in a job where there are heaps of numbers coming in, but you don’t know what to do with them, let alone make them mean something? If so, it’s time to make your data talk! Each week Data Storyteller Dr Selena Fisk will help you turn your spreadsheets into stories, as she teaches you important data ideas and skills which help you bring your data to life. Each episode is packed with real examples and insights from Selena's experience helping people like you - to build your confidence, to make data more accessible to you, and to do so in a way that is practical and more interesting than your year 9 maths textbook! Make data talk is your weekly dose of data literacy, data viz, and data storytelling ideas that help make data doable.
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Jan 23, 2024 • 16min
#3 Qualitative and quantitative data
You have loads of data, right?! Well, there's a good chance that you have more qualitative data than quantitative. Do you know the difference? In this episode, Dr Selena Fisk unpacks what qualitative and quantitative data is, how these data types differ, and how they all add value to our work. Connect with Selena: at https://www.linkedin.com/in/selenafisk/ sign up to her monthly newsletter at selenafisk.com check out her other podcast, 'A Beautiful Mind'.
Jan 16, 2024 • 13min
#2 Triangulating data
Dr. Selena Fisk, an expert in data analysis, delves into the history of triangulation and its importance in decision-making. She discusses leveraging multiple data sources for accuracy and reliability, ensuring comprehensive analysis for quality decisions.
Jan 9, 2024 • 12min
#1 Data-informed versus data-driven
Dr Selena Fisk discusses the importance of being data-informed over data-driven, highlighting the need for qualitative factors and professional judgment. She shares personal anecdotes on the negative impact of a solely data-driven culture, advocating for a more inclusive and less fear-inducing workplace environment.
Dec 21, 2023 • 54sec
