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SUMMARY:Introduction to Computational Thinking (NS)
DESCRIPTION:Computational thinking is an essential skill for anyone wanting to learn to program computers and write code. This workshop takes you through the steps involved in computational thinking\, learning how to break down complex problems into smaller parts\, identify patterns\, and design logical solutions that a computer can execute. Through hands-on activities\, you practice techniques such as problem decomposition\, abstraction\, and algorithmic thinking. By the end of the session\, you have a stronger foundation for approaching programming tasks with confidence\, setting the stage for future coding and data-driven learning. This session is designed for beginners who are curious about programming but may not know where to start. It’s especially valuable for those exploring computer science or data science for the first time\, or for people in non-technical fields who want to build problem-solving and coding skills.
URL:https://ccdhhn.ca/workshop/introduction-to-computational-thinking-ns/
LOCATION:Dalhousie University\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:1-4 hour workshop
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SUMMARY:Using Spreadsheets to Organize Data
DESCRIPTION:We use spreadsheet programs for entering\, organizing\, subsetting\, and sorting data\, for generating statistics and plots\, and more. This course shows you some best practices that will result in fewer mistakes\, greater reproducibility\, and easier use of other software tools with data exported from spreadsheets. Learn how to: decide whether a spreadsheet or a database is the more suitable tool for a project; reorganize and reformat a spreadsheet to avoid common problems; parse and format dates using spreadsheet functions; detect and correct some kinds of data errors in spreadsheets; export spreadsheet data in portable formats; and\, use a pivot table to summarize data in different ways. Participants should be comfortable using a computer and navigating files and folders. No prior programming experience is necessary.
URL:https://ccdhhn.ca/workshop/using-spreadsheets-to-organize-data-2/
CATEGORIES:1-4 hour workshop
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SUMMARY:Data Cleaning with OpenRefine
DESCRIPTION:Researchers and librarians often deal with “messy” data. This could include inconsistent interview transcripts\, poorly formatted longitudinal datasets\, or standardizing names for an authority file. Preparing this data for analysis is a critical step that requires the same level of rigor and reproducibility as the analysis itself. This workshop introduces OpenRefine\, a powerful\, free\, and open-source tool for cleaning\, normalizing\, and transforming research data. participants work with a sample dataset to learn how to efficiently handle common data issues\, such as automating data standardization\, identifying clusters of similar entries\, and transforming complex strings into structured information without the need for advanced programming. Unlike manual editing in Excel\, OpenRefine records every step of your process\, ensuring your data cleaning is transparent and fully reproducible. Participants should be comfortable using a computer and have a general understanding of spreadsheets. No prior programming experience is necessary.
URL:https://ccdhhn.ca/workshop/data-cleaning-with-openrefine/
CATEGORIES:1-4 hour workshop
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