Application of correct and appropriate methods of data analysis in one or more areas. A project proposal is required with a final report in which the student describes clearly and concisely the work done, the results obtained, and a careful interpretation of the results in form and language meaningful to workers in the subject area. Students in the Certificate of Data Analysis should choose an industry-related or applied project involving a large amount of data. It should be noted that such a project may require extra time in order to become familiar with the data at hand.