The key stopping-off points in digging

The section aims to:

• take you on a tour of the key stopping-off points in digging.
• raise awareness of the types of resource available to you in digging.
• help you to plot your own course through digging.

The key stopping-off points in digging.

Digging for data involves:

• finding out the meaning of some of the key terms relating to data handling.
• working out how to collect data and the methods and techniques of sampling.
• selecting the data you want to use in your studies and at work.
• checking the accuracy of messages sent by data.

The types of resource available to you in digging

What you'll find in digging:

• Explanations of some of the key areas of meaning, sourcing, selecting and verifying.
• Examples and other illustrations of these major themes.
• Worksheets to take your knowledge and understanding further and test your skills.
• A glossary to help you check your understanding of the main concepts.
• TimeWeb's Guide to Excel to support your use of this spreadsheet package to handle data more effectively.
• A Search facility to help you get the most out of the section.

Plot your own course through digging.