Competency information

Details

Import data into software which allows further data analysis, e.g. R, SQL.

Considerations

  • How Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) connections can be used to transfer data between applications.
  • Importing data:
    • Import and Export Wizard
    • SQL insert, update, delete.
  • Parsing data (e.g. XML and JSON formats).
  • Principles of and drivers for the automation of routine tasks.

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 2 Outcome Extract, import and manipulate data within a data set.