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In this episode of The Data Literacy Show, hosts Ben Jones (CEO of Data Literacy) and Alli Torban (Senior Data Literacy Advocate) introduce a structured, tool-agnostic framework for analyzing data: the WISDOM Framework. Created by Ben, this four-phase process—Wonder, Shape, Discover, and Mature—helps you think critically, uncover meaningful insights, and turn those insights into action, no matter what tool you use.

Topics covered:

• Why data analysis needs more structure.

• An overview of the WISDOM framework: Wonder, Shape, Discover, Mature

• Tips for making better observations, preparing your data, analyzing for significance, and presenting insights that drive decisions

Links mentioned:

• Data Literacy Level 2: The WISDOM Framework for Data Analysis on-demand course
• Watch the first lesson for free (no email or credit card needed)

Data Literacy Level 2: The WISDOM Framework for Data Analysis

Enroll in this course today to learn a flexible, practical process for thinking critically, preparing messy data, performing analysis, and using your findings to drive real-world decisions. Whether you use Excel, SQL, Tableau, or Power BI, this course helps you build the mindset and skills to turn data into wisdom.

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Watch the first lesson for free (no email or credit card needed)

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