Import libraries


In [1]:
import pandas as pd
import pandas_profiling
import numpy as np

Load dataset


In [2]:
df = pd.read_csv('raw/2016-17-ClassCentral-Survey-data-noUserText.csv', decimal=',', encoding = "ISO-8859-1")

In [3]:
df["Timestamp"] = pd.to_datetime(df["Timestamp"])

Inline report


In [4]:
pandas_profiling.ProfileReport(df)


Out[4]:

Overview

Dataset info

Number of variables 53
Number of observations 2491
Total Missing (%) 4.1%
Total size in memory 1.0 MiB
Average record size in memory 424.0 B

Variables types

Numeric 35
Categorical 17
Date 1
Text (Unique) 0
Rejected 0

Warnings

  • # MOOCs Finished has 94 / 3.8% missing values Missing
  • # MOOCs Started has 52 / 2.1% missing values Missing
  • (Selected answer) has 841 / 33.8% missing values Missing
  • (answered Reasons) has 31 / 1.2% zeros
  • (selected Aspects) has 405 / 16.3% zeros
  • (selected Benefits) has 509 / 20.4% zeros
  • (selected except Not really - Benefits) has 2052 / 82.4% zeros
  • Aspects: Actively contributing to discussion forums has 1733 / 69.6% zeros
  • Aspects: Browsing discussion forums has 1149 / 46.1% zeros
  • Aspects: Connecting with learners outside the course environment has 2109 / 84.7% zeros
  • Aspects: Connecting with other learners in the course environment has 1537 / 61.7% zeros
  • Aspects: Taking the course with other people you know (friends, colleagues, etc.) has 2113 / 84.8% zeros
  • Benefit: Have not taken MOOCs has 2090 / 83.9% zeros
  • Benefit: Helped me get a new job in a different field has 2385 / 95.7% zeros
  • Benefit: Helped me get a new job in the same field has 2369 / 95.1% zeros
  • Benefit: Higher performance evaluation at current job has 2207 / 88.6% zeros
  • Benefit: Not Really has 1631 / 65.5% zeros
  • Benefit: Promotion at current organization has 2418 / 97.1% zeros
  • Benefit: School credit towards a degree has 2414 / 96.9% zeros
  • Decide: Institution/university has 1463 / 58.7% zeros
  • Decide: Instructor has 2091 / 83.9% zeros
  • Decide: Others recommendations has 1862 / 74.7% zeros
  • Decide: Platform has 1814 / 72.8% zeros
  • Decide: Ratings has 1673 / 67.2% zeros
  • Decide: Topic/Subject has 222 / 8.9% zeros
  • Have you received any tangible benefits from taking MOOCs? has 195 / 7.8% missing values Missing
  • Have you received any tangible benefits from taking MOOCs? has a high cardinality: 656 distinct values Warning
  • How important are MOOC certificates to you? has 44 / 1.8% missing values Missing
  • How important are MOOC certificates to you? has a high cardinality: 58 distinct values Warning
  • How important is the ability to earn a certificate when you complete a MOOC? has 27 / 1.1% missing values Missing
  • How many MOOCs have you finished? has 94 / 3.8% missing values Missing
  • How many MOOCs have you started? has 52 / 2.1% missing values Missing
  • How much do you think employers value MOOC certificates? has 119 / 4.8% missing values Missing
  • How willing are you to pay for a certificate for a MOOC? has 73 / 2.9% missing values Missing
  • Pay: A multi-course certification that the MOOC is a part of has 1478 / 59.3% zeros
  • Pay: A multi-course certification that the MOOC is a part of has 401 / 16.1% missing values Missing
  • Pay: The MOOC platform being used has 1824 / 73.2% zeros
  • Pay: The MOOC platform being used has 401 / 16.1% missing values Missing
  • Pay: The institution/university offering the MOOC has 1098 / 44.1% zeros
  • Pay: The institution/university offering the MOOC has 401 / 16.1% missing values Missing
  • Pay: The instructor/professor has 1741 / 69.9% zeros
  • Pay: The instructor/professor has 401 / 16.1% missing values Missing
  • Pay: The topic/subject has 931 / 37.4% zeros
  • Pay: The topic/subject has 401 / 16.1% missing values Missing
  • Reasons: Access to reference materials has 1794 / 72.0% zeros
  • Reasons: Learning skills for current career has 1219 / 48.9% zeros
  • Reasons: Learning skills for new career has 1294 / 51.9% zeros
  • Reasons: Personal interest has 517 / 20.8% zeros
  • Reasons: School credit has 2276 / 91.4% zeros
  • What is your age range? has 27 / 1.1% missing values Missing
  • What is your level of formal education? has 39 / 1.6% missing values Missing
  • Which are the most important factors in deciding which MOOC to take? has 40 / 1.6% missing values Missing
  • Which are the most important factors in deciding which MOOC to take? has a high cardinality: 177 distinct values Warning
  • Which of the following are important aspects of the MOOC experience to you? has 405 / 16.3% missing values Missing
  • Which of the following are important reasons for you to take MOOCs? has a high cardinality: 167 distinct values Warning
  • Which of the following have a strong impact on your willingness to pay for a MOOC certificate? has 249 / 10.0% missing values Missing
  • Which of the following have a strong impact on your willingness to pay for a MOOC certificate? has a high cardinality: 338 distinct values Warning
  • Which region of the world are you in? has 50 / 2.0% missing values Missing
  • Why are you interested in taking MOOCs? has 933 / 37.5% missing values Missing
  • Why are you interested in taking MOOCs? has a high cardinality: 1417 distinct values Warning
  • Dataset has 1 duplicate rows Warning

Variables

# MOOCs Finished
Categorical

Distinct count 8
Unique (%) 0.3%
Missing (%) 3.8%
Missing (n) 94
0
916
2.5
435
1
301
Other values (4)
745
Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 916 36.8%
 
2.5 435 17.5%
 
1 301 12.1%
 
4.5 275 11.0%
 
8 200 8.0%
 
25 139 5.6%
 
15 131 5.3%
 
(Missing) 94 3.8%
 

# MOOCs Started
Categorical

Distinct count 8
Unique (%) 0.3%
Missing (%) 2.1%
Missing (n) 52
0
668
2.5
395
8
330
Other values (4)
1046
Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 668 26.8%
 
2.5 395 15.9%
 
8 330 13.2%
 
4.5 311 12.5%
 
25 259 10.4%
 
1 241 9.7%
 
15 235 9.4%
 
(Missing) 52 2.1%
 

(Selected answer)
Categorical

Distinct count 2
Unique (%) 0.1%
Missing (%) 33.8%
Missing (n) 841
Yes
1650
(Missing)
841
Value Count Frequency (%)  
Yes 1650 66.2%
 
(Missing) 841 33.8%
 

(answered Reasons)
Numeric

Distinct count 6
Unique (%) 0.2%
Missing (%) 0.0%
Missing (n) 0
Infinite (%) 0.0%
Infinite (n) 0
Mean 2.1497
Minimum 0
Maximum 5
Zeros (%) 1.2%

Quantile statistics

Minimum 0
5-th percentile 1
Q1 1
Median 2
Q3 3
95-th percentile 4
Maximum 5
Range 5
Interquartile range 2

Descriptive statistics

Standard deviation 1.1149
Coef of variation 0.51863
Kurtosis -0.49261
Mean 2.1497
MAD 0.92428
Skewness 0.53255
Sum 5355
Variance 1.243
Memory size 19.5 KiB
Value Count Frequency (%)  
1 852 34.2%
 
2 701 28.1%
 
3 591 23.7%
 
4 252 10.1%
 
5 64 2.6%
 
0 31 1.2%
 

Minimum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 31 1.2%
 
1 852 34.2%
 
2 701 28.1%
 
3 591 23.7%
 
4 252 10.1%
 

Maximum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
1 852 34.2%
 
2 701 28.1%
 
3 591 23.7%
 
4 252 10.1%
 
5 64 2.6%
 

(selected Aspects)
Numeric

Distinct count 6
Unique (%) 0.2%
Missing (%) 0.0%
Missing (n) 0
Infinite (%) 0.0%
Infinite (n) 0
Mean 1.5311
Minimum 0
Maximum 5
Zeros (%) 16.3%

Quantile statistics

Minimum 0
5-th percentile 0
Q1 1
Median 1
Q3 2
95-th percentile 4
Maximum 5
Range 5
Interquartile range 1

Descriptive statistics

Standard deviation 1.1806
Coef of variation 0.77104
Kurtosis 0.65075
Mean 1.5311
MAD 0.95329
Skewness 0.93472
Sum 3814
Variance 1.3937
Memory size 19.5 KiB
Value Count Frequency (%)  
1 1068 42.9%
 
2 547 22.0%
 
0 405 16.3%
 
3 303 12.2%
 
4 97 3.9%
 
5 71 2.9%
 

Minimum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 405 16.3%
 
1 1068 42.9%
 
2 547 22.0%
 
3 303 12.2%
 
4 97 3.9%
 

Maximum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
1 1068 42.9%
 
2 547 22.0%
 
3 303 12.2%
 
4 97 3.9%
 
5 71 2.9%
 

(selected Benefits)
Numeric

Distinct count 7
Unique (%) 0.3%
Missing (%) 0.0%
Missing (n) 0
Infinite (%) 0.0%
Infinite (n) 0
Mean 1.1192
Minimum 0
Maximum 6
Zeros (%) 20.4%

Quantile statistics

Minimum 0
5-th percentile 0
Q1 1
Median 1
Q3 1
95-th percentile 3
Maximum 6
Range 6
Interquartile range 0

Descriptive statistics

Standard deviation 0.85531
Coef of variation 0.7642
Kurtosis 3.1146
Mean 1.1192
MAD 0.58826
Skewness 1.1956
Sum 2788
Variance 0.73156
Memory size 19.5 KiB
Value Count Frequency (%)  
1 1367 54.9%
 
0 509 20.4%
 
2 487 19.6%
 
3 80 3.2%
 
4 35 1.4%
 
5 11 0.4%
 
6 2 0.1%
 

Minimum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 509 20.4%
 
1 1367 54.9%
 
2 487 19.6%
 
3 80 3.2%
 
4 35 1.4%
 

Maximum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
2 487 19.6%
 
3 80 3.2%
 
4 35 1.4%
 
5 11 0.4%
 
6 2 0.1%
 

(selected except Not really - Benefits)
Numeric

Distinct count 5
Unique (%) 0.2%
Missing (%) 0.0%
Missing (n) 0
Infinite (%) 0.0%
Infinite (n) 0
Mean 0.23485
Minimum 0
Maximum 4
Zeros (%) 82.4%

Quantile statistics

Minimum 0
5-th percentile 0
Q1 0
Median 0
Q3 0
95-th percentile 1
Maximum 4
Range 4
Interquartile range 0

Descriptive statistics

Standard deviation 0.57443
Coef of variation 2.446
Kurtosis 9.8089
Mean 0.23485
MAD 0.38692
Skewness 2.9218
Sum 585
Variance 0.32997
Memory size 19.5 KiB
Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 2052 82.4%
 
1 328 13.2%
 
2 82 3.3%
 
3 23 0.9%
 
4 6 0.2%
 

Minimum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 2052 82.4%
 
1 328 13.2%
 
2 82 3.3%
 
3 23 0.9%
 
4 6 0.2%
 

Maximum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 2052 82.4%
 
1 328 13.2%
 
2 82 3.3%
 
3 23 0.9%
 
4 6 0.2%
 

Aspects: Actively contributing to discussion forums
Numeric

Distinct count 2
Unique (%) 0.1%
Missing (%) 0.0%
Missing (n) 0
Infinite (%) 0.0%
Infinite (n) 0
Mean 0.3043
Minimum 0
Maximum 1
Zeros (%) 69.6%

Quantile statistics

Minimum 0
5-th percentile 0
Q1 0
Median 0
Q3 1
95-th percentile 1
Maximum 1
Range 1
Interquartile range 1

Descriptive statistics

Standard deviation 0.4602
Coef of variation 1.5123
Kurtosis -1.2765
Mean 0.3043
MAD 0.4234
Skewness 0.8512
Sum 758
Variance 0.21178
Memory size 19.5 KiB
Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 1733 69.6%
 
1 758 30.4%
 

Minimum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 1733 69.6%
 
1 758 30.4%
 

Maximum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 1733 69.6%
 
1 758 30.4%
 

Aspects: Browsing discussion forums
Numeric

Distinct count 2
Unique (%) 0.1%
Missing (%) 0.0%
Missing (n) 0
Infinite (%) 0.0%
Infinite (n) 0
Mean 0.53874
Minimum 0
Maximum 1
Zeros (%) 46.1%

Quantile statistics

Minimum 0
5-th percentile 0
Q1 0
Median 1
Q3 1
95-th percentile 1
Maximum 1
Range 1
Interquartile range 1

Descriptive statistics

Standard deviation 0.4986
Coef of variation 0.92549
Kurtosis -1.9774
Mean 0.53874
MAD 0.497
Skewness -0.15552
Sum 1342
Variance 0.2486
Memory size 19.5 KiB
Value Count Frequency (%)  
1 1342 53.9%
 
0 1149 46.1%
 

Minimum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 1149 46.1%
 
1 1342 53.9%
 

Maximum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 1149 46.1%
 
1 1342 53.9%
 

Aspects: Connecting with learners outside the course environment
Numeric

Distinct count 2
Unique (%) 0.1%
Missing (%) 0.0%
Missing (n) 0
Infinite (%) 0.0%
Infinite (n) 0
Mean 0.15335
Minimum 0
Maximum 1
Zeros (%) 84.7%

Quantile statistics

Minimum 0
5-th percentile 0
Q1 0
Median 0
Q3 0
95-th percentile 1
Maximum 1
Range 1
Interquartile range 0

Descriptive statistics

Standard deviation 0.3604
Coef of variation 2.3501
Kurtosis 1.7079
Mean 0.15335
MAD 0.25967
Skewness 1.9252
Sum 382
Variance 0.12989
Memory size 19.5 KiB
Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 2109 84.7%
 
1 382 15.3%
 

Minimum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 2109 84.7%
 
1 382 15.3%
 

Maximum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 2109 84.7%
 
1 382 15.3%
 

Aspects: Connecting with other learners in the course environment
Numeric

Distinct count 2
Unique (%) 0.1%
Missing (%) 0.0%
Missing (n) 0
Infinite (%) 0.0%
Infinite (n) 0
Mean 0.38298
Minimum 0
Maximum 1
Zeros (%) 61.7%

Quantile statistics

Minimum 0
5-th percentile 0
Q1 0
Median 0
Q3 1
95-th percentile 1
Maximum 1
Range 1
Interquartile range 1

Descriptive statistics

Standard deviation 0.48621
Coef of variation 1.2696
Kurtosis -1.7693
Mean 0.38298
MAD 0.47261
Skewness 0.48175
Sum 954
Variance 0.2364
Memory size 19.5 KiB
Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 1537 61.7%
 
1 954 38.3%
 

Minimum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 1537 61.7%
 
1 954 38.3%
 

Maximum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 1537 61.7%
 
1 954 38.3%
 

Aspects: Taking the course with other people you know (friends, colleagues, etc.)
Numeric

Distinct count 2
Unique (%) 0.1%
Missing (%) 0.0%
Missing (n) 0
Infinite (%) 0.0%
Infinite (n) 0
Mean 0.15175
Minimum 0
Maximum 1
Zeros (%) 84.8%

Quantile statistics

Minimum 0
5-th percentile 0
Q1 0
Median 0
Q3 0
95-th percentile 1
Maximum 1
Range 1
Interquartile range 0

Descriptive statistics

Standard deviation 0.35885
Coef of variation 2.3648
Kurtosis 1.7748
Mean 0.15175
MAD 0.25744
Skewness 1.9425
Sum 378
Variance 0.12877
Memory size 19.5 KiB
Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 2113 84.8%
 
1 378 15.2%
 

Minimum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 2113 84.8%
 
1 378 15.2%
 

Maximum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 2113 84.8%
 
1 378 15.2%
 

Benefit: Have not taken MOOCs
Numeric

Distinct count 2
Unique (%) 0.1%
Missing (%) 0.0%
Missing (n) 0
Infinite (%) 0.0%
Infinite (n) 0
Mean 0.16098
Minimum 0
Maximum 1
Zeros (%) 83.9%

Quantile statistics

Minimum 0
5-th percentile 0
Q1 0
Median 0
Q3 0
95-th percentile 1
Maximum 1
Range 1
Interquartile range 0

Descriptive statistics

Standard deviation 0.36759
Coef of variation 2.2834
Kurtosis 1.4091
Mean 0.16098
MAD 0.27013
Skewness 1.8461
Sum 401
Variance 0.13512
Memory size 19.5 KiB
Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 2090 83.9%
 
1 401 16.1%
 

Minimum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 2090 83.9%
 
1 401 16.1%
 

Maximum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 2090 83.9%
 
1 401 16.1%
 

Benefit: Helped me get a new job in a different field
Numeric

Distinct count 2
Unique (%) 0.1%
Missing (%) 0.0%
Missing (n) 0
Infinite (%) 0.0%
Infinite (n) 0
Mean 0.042553
Minimum 0
Maximum 1
Zeros (%) 95.7%

Quantile statistics

Minimum 0
5-th percentile 0
Q1 0
Median 0
Q3 0
95-th percentile 0
Maximum 1
Range 1
Interquartile range 0

Descriptive statistics

Standard deviation 0.20189
Coef of variation 4.7444
Kurtosis 18.584
Mean 0.042553
MAD 0.081485
Skewness 4.5353
Sum 106
Variance 0.040759
Memory size 19.5 KiB
Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 2385 95.7%
 
1 106 4.3%
 

Minimum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 2385 95.7%
 
1 106 4.3%
 

Maximum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 2385 95.7%
 
1 106 4.3%
 

Benefit: Helped me get a new job in the same field
Numeric

Distinct count 2
Unique (%) 0.1%
Missing (%) 0.0%
Missing (n) 0
Infinite (%) 0.0%
Infinite (n) 0
Mean 0.048976
Minimum 0
Maximum 1
Zeros (%) 95.1%

Quantile statistics

Minimum 0
5-th percentile 0
Q1 0
Median 0
Q3 0
95-th percentile 0
Maximum 1
Range 1
Interquartile range 0

Descriptive statistics

Standard deviation 0.21586
Coef of variation 4.4075
Kurtosis 15.503
Mean 0.048976
MAD 0.093155
Skewness 4.1822
Sum 122
Variance 0.046596
Memory size 19.5 KiB
Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 2369 95.1%
 
1 122 4.9%
 

Minimum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 2369 95.1%
 
1 122 4.9%
 

Maximum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 2369 95.1%
 
1 122 4.9%
 

Benefit: Higher performance evaluation at current job
Numeric

Distinct count 2
Unique (%) 0.1%
Missing (%) 0.0%
Missing (n) 0
Infinite (%) 0.0%
Infinite (n) 0
Mean 0.11401
Minimum 0
Maximum 1
Zeros (%) 88.6%

Quantile statistics

Minimum 0
5-th percentile 0
Q1 0
Median 0
Q3 0
95-th percentile 1
Maximum 1
Range 1
Interquartile range 0

Descriptive statistics

Standard deviation 0.31789
Coef of variation 2.7882
Kurtosis 3.9101
Mean 0.11401
MAD 0.20202
Skewness 2.4304
Sum 284
Variance 0.10105
Memory size 19.5 KiB
Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 2207 88.6%
 
1 284 11.4%
 

Minimum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 2207 88.6%
 
1 284 11.4%
 

Maximum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 2207 88.6%
 
1 284 11.4%
 

Benefit: Not Really
Numeric

Distinct count 2
Unique (%) 0.1%
Missing (%) 0.0%
Missing (n) 0
Infinite (%) 0.0%
Infinite (n) 0
Mean 0.34524
Minimum 0
Maximum 1
Zeros (%) 65.5%

Quantile statistics

Minimum 0
5-th percentile 0
Q1 0
Median 0
Q3 1
95-th percentile 1
Maximum 1
Range 1
Interquartile range 1

Descriptive statistics

Standard deviation 0.47554
Coef of variation 1.3774
Kurtosis -1.577
Mean 0.34524
MAD 0.4521
Skewness 0.65139
Sum 860
Variance 0.22614
Memory size 19.5 KiB
Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 1631 65.5%
 
1 860 34.5%
 

Minimum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 1631 65.5%
 
1 860 34.5%
 

Maximum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 1631 65.5%
 
1 860 34.5%
 

Benefit: Promotion at current organization
Numeric

Distinct count 2
Unique (%) 0.1%
Missing (%) 0.0%
Missing (n) 0
Infinite (%) 0.0%
Infinite (n) 0
Mean 0.029305
Minimum 0
Maximum 1
Zeros (%) 97.1%

Quantile statistics

Minimum 0
5-th percentile 0
Q1 0
Median 0
Q3 0
95-th percentile 0
Maximum 1
Range 1
Interquartile range 0

Descriptive statistics

Standard deviation 0.1687
Coef of variation 5.7564
Kurtosis 29.214
Mean 0.029305
MAD 0.056893
Skewness 5.5849
Sum 73
Variance 0.028458
Memory size 19.5 KiB
Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 2418 97.1%
 
1 73 2.9%
 

Minimum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 2418 97.1%
 
1 73 2.9%
 

Maximum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 2418 97.1%
 
1 73 2.9%
 

Benefit: School credit towards a degree
Numeric

Distinct count 2
Unique (%) 0.1%
Missing (%) 0.0%
Missing (n) 0
Infinite (%) 0.0%
Infinite (n) 0
Mean 0.030911
Minimum 0
Maximum 1
Zeros (%) 96.9%

Quantile statistics

Minimum 0
5-th percentile 0
Q1 0
Median 0
Q3 0
95-th percentile 0
Maximum 1
Range 1
Interquartile range 0

Descriptive statistics

Standard deviation 0.17311
Coef of variation 5.6003
Kurtosis 27.44
Mean 0.030911
MAD 0.059912
Skewness 5.4238
Sum 77
Variance 0.029968
Memory size 19.5 KiB
Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 2414 96.9%
 
1 77 3.1%
 

Minimum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 2414 96.9%
 
1 77 3.1%
 

Maximum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 2414 96.9%
 
1 77 3.1%
 

Decide: Institution/university
Numeric

Distinct count 2
Unique (%) 0.1%
Missing (%) 0.0%
Missing (n) 0
Infinite (%) 0.0%
Infinite (n) 0
Mean 0.41269
Minimum 0
Maximum 1
Zeros (%) 58.7%

Quantile statistics

Minimum 0
5-th percentile 0
Q1 0
Median 0
Q3 1
95-th percentile 1
Maximum 1
Range 1
Interquartile range 1

Descriptive statistics

Standard deviation 0.49242
Coef of variation 1.1932
Kurtosis -1.8755
Mean 0.41269
MAD 0.48475
Skewness 0.35492
Sum 1028
Variance 0.24247
Memory size 19.5 KiB
Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 1463 58.7%
 
1 1028 41.3%
 

Minimum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 1463 58.7%
 
1 1028 41.3%
 

Maximum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 1463 58.7%
 
1 1028 41.3%
 

Decide: Instructor
Numeric

Distinct count 2
Unique (%) 0.1%
Missing (%) 0.0%
Missing (n) 0
Infinite (%) 0.0%
Infinite (n) 0
Mean 0.16058
Minimum 0
Maximum 1
Zeros (%) 83.9%

Quantile statistics

Minimum 0
5-th percentile 0
Q1 0
Median 0
Q3 0
95-th percentile 1
Maximum 1
Range 1
Interquartile range 0

Descriptive statistics

Standard deviation 0.36722
Coef of variation 2.2868
Kurtosis 1.4241
Mean 0.16058
MAD 0.26959
Skewness 1.8501
Sum 400
Variance 0.13485
Memory size 19.5 KiB
Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 2091 83.9%
 
1 400 16.1%
 

Minimum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 2091 83.9%
 
1 400 16.1%
 

Maximum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 2091 83.9%
 
1 400 16.1%
 

Decide: Others recommendations
Numeric

Distinct count 2
Unique (%) 0.1%
Missing (%) 0.0%
Missing (n) 0
Infinite (%) 0.0%
Infinite (n) 0
Mean 0.25251
Minimum 0
Maximum 1
Zeros (%) 74.7%

Quantile statistics

Minimum 0
5-th percentile 0
Q1 0
Median 0
Q3 1
95-th percentile 1
Maximum 1
Range 1
Interquartile range 1

Descriptive statistics

Standard deviation 0.43454
Coef of variation 1.7209
Kurtosis -0.70094
Mean 0.25251
MAD 0.3775
Skewness 1.14
Sum 629
Variance 0.18882
Memory size 19.5 KiB
Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 1862 74.7%
 
1 629 25.3%
 

Minimum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 1862 74.7%
 
1 629 25.3%
 

Maximum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 1862 74.7%
 
1 629 25.3%
 

Decide: Platform
Numeric

Distinct count 2
Unique (%) 0.1%
Missing (%) 0.0%
Missing (n) 0
Infinite (%) 0.0%
Infinite (n) 0
Mean 0.27178
Minimum 0
Maximum 1
Zeros (%) 72.8%

Quantile statistics

Minimum 0
5-th percentile 0
Q1 0
Median 0
Q3 1
95-th percentile 1
Maximum 1
Range 1
Interquartile range 1

Descriptive statistics

Standard deviation 0.44497
Coef of variation 1.6372
Kurtosis -0.94682
Mean 0.27178
MAD 0.39583
Skewness 1.0266
Sum 677
Variance 0.19799
Memory size 19.5 KiB
Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 1814 72.8%
 
1 677 27.2%
 

Minimum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 1814 72.8%
 
1 677 27.2%
 

Maximum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 1814 72.8%
 
1 677 27.2%
 

Decide: Ratings
Numeric

Distinct count 2
Unique (%) 0.1%
Missing (%) 0.0%
Missing (n) 0
Infinite (%) 0.0%
Infinite (n) 0
Mean 0.32838
Minimum 0
Maximum 1
Zeros (%) 67.2%

Quantile statistics

Minimum 0
5-th percentile 0
Q1 0
Median 0
Q3 1
95-th percentile 1
Maximum 1
Range 1
Interquartile range 1

Descriptive statistics

Standard deviation 0.46972
Coef of variation 1.4304
Kurtosis -1.4664
Mean 0.32838
MAD 0.44109
Skewness 0.73131
Sum 818
Variance 0.22064
Memory size 19.5 KiB
Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 1673 67.2%
 
1 818 32.8%
 

Minimum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 1673 67.2%
 
1 818 32.8%
 

Maximum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 1673 67.2%
 
1 818 32.8%
 

Decide: Topic/Subject
Numeric

Distinct count 2
Unique (%) 0.1%
Missing (%) 0.0%
Missing (n) 0
Infinite (%) 0.0%
Infinite (n) 0
Mean 0.91088
Minimum 0
Maximum 1
Zeros (%) 8.9%

Quantile statistics

Minimum 0
5-th percentile 0
Q1 1
Median 1
Q3 1
95-th percentile 1
Maximum 1
Range 1
Interquartile range 0

Descriptive statistics

Standard deviation 0.28498
Coef of variation 0.31286
Kurtosis 6.3337
Mean 0.91088
MAD 0.16236
Skewness -2.8859
Sum 2269
Variance 0.081211
Memory size 19.5 KiB
Value Count Frequency (%)  
1 2269 91.1%
 
0 222 8.9%
 

Minimum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 222 8.9%
 
1 2269 91.1%
 

Maximum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 222 8.9%
 
1 2269 91.1%
 

Have you received any tangible benefits from taking MOOCs?
Categorical

Distinct count 656
Unique (%) 28.6%
Missing (%) 7.8%
Missing (n) 195
Not really
797
Have not taken MOOCs
374
Higher performance evaluation at current job
 
167
Other values (652)
958
(Missing)
195
Value Count Frequency (%)  
Not really 797 32.0%
 
Have not taken MOOCs 374 15.0%
 
Higher performance evaluation at current job 167 6.7%
 
Helped me get a new job in the same field 46 1.8%
 
Helped me get a new job in a different field 42 1.7%
 
School credit towards a degree 37 1.5%
 
Promotion at current organization 28 1.1%
 
Higher performance evaluation at current job;Helped me get a new job in the same field 23 0.9%
 
Not really;Have not taken MOOCs 18 0.7%
 
Not yet 14 0.6%
 
Other values (645) 750 30.1%
 
(Missing) 195 7.8%
 

How familiar are you with MOOCs?
Numeric

Distinct count 6
Unique (%) 0.2%
Missing (%) 0.9%
Missing (n) 23
Infinite (%) 0.0%
Infinite (n) 0
Mean 3.3432
Minimum 1
Maximum 5
Zeros (%) 0.0%

Quantile statistics

Minimum 1
5-th percentile 1
Q1 2
Median 4
Q3 5
95-th percentile 5
Maximum 5
Range 4
Interquartile range 3

Descriptive statistics

Standard deviation 1.5267
Coef of variation 0.45667
Kurtosis -1.3126
Mean 3.3432
MAD 1.3542
Skewness -0.40984
Sum 8251
Variance 2.3309
Memory size 19.5 KiB
Value Count Frequency (%)  
5.0 787 31.6%
 
4.0 559 22.4%
 
1.0 524 21.0%
 
3.0 360 14.5%
 
2.0 238 9.6%
 
(Missing) 23 0.9%
 

Minimum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
1.0 524 21.0%
 
2.0 238 9.6%
 
3.0 360 14.5%
 
4.0 559 22.4%
 
5.0 787 31.6%
 

Maximum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
1.0 524 21.0%
 
2.0 238 9.6%
 
3.0 360 14.5%
 
4.0 559 22.4%
 
5.0 787 31.6%
 

How important are MOOC certificates to you?
Categorical

Distinct count 58
Unique (%) 2.4%
Missing (%) 1.8%
Missing (n) 44
Somewhat/sometimes important
735
Not important at all
575
Very important for most/all courses I would take
563
Other values (54)
574
Value Count Frequency (%)  
Somewhat/sometimes important 735 29.5%
 
Not important at all 575 23.1%
 
Very important for most/all courses I would take 563 22.6%
 
Very Important for some courses I would take 521 20.9%
 
Not important at this stage of my learning and in the stage of where MOOCs are currently. 1 0.0%
 
Certificates are proofs and therefore important 1 0.0%
 
It motivates me for completion. Somethimes badges makes the same. 1 0.0%
 
Would be more important if the certificate wasn't just a link on a website. I think you should be able to take the tests without requiring one to spend the money for a worthless certificate. Won't probably pay for another one. 1 0.0%
 
For courses that would improve my professional skills I'd say a certificate would be really important 1 0.0%
 
Teaching 1 0.0%
 
Other values (47) 47 1.9%
 
(Missing) 44 1.8%
 

How important is the ability to earn a certificate when you complete a MOOC?
Numeric

Distinct count 6
Unique (%) 0.2%
Missing (%) 1.1%
Missing (n) 27
Infinite (%) 0.0%
Infinite (n) 0
Mean 3.2987
Minimum 1
Maximum 5
Zeros (%) 0.0%

Quantile statistics

Minimum 1
5-th percentile 1
Q1 2
Median 3
Q3 5
95-th percentile 5
Maximum 5
Range 4
Interquartile range 3

Descriptive statistics

Standard deviation 1.4463
Coef of variation 0.43845
Kurtosis -1.2234
Mean 3.2987
MAD 1.2583
Skewness -0.31811
Sum 8128
Variance 2.0918
Memory size 19.5 KiB
Value Count Frequency (%)  
5.0 703 28.2%
 
3.0 521 20.9%
 
4.0 505 20.3%
 
1.0 440 17.7%
 
2.0 295 11.8%
 
(Missing) 27 1.1%
 

Minimum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
1.0 440 17.7%
 
2.0 295 11.8%
 
3.0 521 20.9%
 
4.0 505 20.3%
 
5.0 703 28.2%
 

Maximum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
1.0 440 17.7%
 
2.0 295 11.8%
 
3.0 521 20.9%
 
4.0 505 20.3%
 
5.0 703 28.2%
 

How many MOOCs have you finished?
Categorical

Distinct count 8
Unique (%) 0.3%
Missing (%) 3.8%
Missing (n) 94
Zero
916
03-Feb
435
1
301
Other values (4)
745
Value Count Frequency (%)  
Zero 916 36.8%
 
03-Feb 435 17.5%
 
1 301 12.1%
 
05-Apr 275 11.0%
 
10-Jun 200 8.0%
 
More than 20 139 5.6%
 
20-Nov 131 5.3%
 
(Missing) 94 3.8%
 

How many MOOCs have you started?
Categorical

Distinct count 8
Unique (%) 0.3%
Missing (%) 2.1%
Missing (n) 52
Zero (I have not taken any MOOCs)
668
03-Feb
395
10-Jun
330
Other values (4)
1046
Value Count Frequency (%)  
Zero (I have not taken any MOOCs) 668 26.8%
 
03-Feb 395 15.9%
 
10-Jun 330 13.2%
 
05-Apr 311 12.5%
 
More than 20 259 10.4%
 
1 241 9.7%
 
20-Nov 235 9.4%
 
(Missing) 52 2.1%
 

How much do you think employers value MOOC certificates?
Numeric

Distinct count 6
Unique (%) 0.3%
Missing (%) 4.8%
Missing (n) 119
Infinite (%) 0.0%
Infinite (n) 0
Mean 3.0059
Minimum 1
Maximum 5
Zeros (%) 0.0%

Quantile statistics

Minimum 1
5-th percentile 1
Q1 2
Median 3
Q3 4
95-th percentile 5
Maximum 5
Range 4
Interquartile range 2

Descriptive statistics

Standard deviation 1.1245
Coef of variation 0.37408
Kurtosis -0.5586
Mean 3.0059
MAD 0.827
Skewness 0.050744
Sum 7130
Variance 1.2644
Memory size 19.5 KiB
Value Count Frequency (%)  
3.0 937 37.6%
 
2.0 485 19.5%
 
4.0 429 17.2%
 
5.0 278 11.2%
 
1.0 243 9.8%
 
(Missing) 119 4.8%
 

Minimum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
1.0 243 9.8%
 
2.0 485 19.5%
 
3.0 937 37.6%
 
4.0 429 17.2%
 
5.0 278 11.2%
 

Maximum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
1.0 243 9.8%
 
2.0 485 19.5%
 
3.0 937 37.6%
 
4.0 429 17.2%
 
5.0 278 11.2%
 

How willing are you to pay for a certificate for a MOOC?
Categorical

Distinct count 7
Unique (%) 0.3%
Missing (%) 2.9%
Missing (n) 73
1
673
3
669
2
598
Other values (3)
478
Value Count Frequency (%)  
1 673 27.0%
 
3 669 26.9%
 
2 598 24.0%
 
4 273 11.0%
 
5 204 8.2%
 
Generally not that willing. 1 0.0%
 
(Missing) 73 2.9%
 

Pay: A multi-course certification that the MOOC is a part of
Numeric

Distinct count 3
Unique (%) 0.1%
Missing (%) 16.1%
Missing (n) 401
Infinite (%) 0.0%
Infinite (n) 0
Mean 0.29282
Minimum 0
Maximum 1
Zeros (%) 59.3%

Quantile statistics

Minimum 0
5-th percentile 0
Q1 0
Median 0
Q3 1
95-th percentile 1
Maximum 1
Range 1
Interquartile range 1

Descriptive statistics

Standard deviation 0.45517
Coef of variation 1.5544
Kurtosis -1.1708
Mean 0.29282
MAD 0.41416
Skewness 0.91121
Sum 612
Variance 0.20718
Memory size 19.5 KiB
Value Count Frequency (%)  
0.0 1478 59.3%
 
1.0 612 24.6%
 
(Missing) 401 16.1%
 

Minimum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0.0 1478 59.3%
 
1.0 612 24.6%
 

Maximum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0.0 1478 59.3%
 
1.0 612 24.6%
 

Pay: The MOOC platform being used
Numeric

Distinct count 3
Unique (%) 0.1%
Missing (%) 16.1%
Missing (n) 401
Infinite (%) 0.0%
Infinite (n) 0
Mean 0.12727
Minimum 0
Maximum 1
Zeros (%) 73.2%

Quantile statistics

Minimum 0
5-th percentile 0
Q1 0
Median 0
Q3 0
95-th percentile 1
Maximum 1
Range 1
Interquartile range 0

Descriptive statistics

Standard deviation 0.33336
Coef of variation 2.6192
Kurtosis 3.013
Mean 0.12727
MAD 0.22215
Skewness 2.2383
Sum 266
Variance 0.11113
Memory size 19.5 KiB
Value Count Frequency (%)  
0.0 1824 73.2%
 
1.0 266 10.7%
 
(Missing) 401 16.1%
 

Minimum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0.0 1824 73.2%
 
1.0 266 10.7%
 

Maximum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0.0 1824 73.2%
 
1.0 266 10.7%
 

Pay: The institution/university offering the MOOC
Numeric

Distinct count 3
Unique (%) 0.1%
Missing (%) 16.1%
Missing (n) 401
Infinite (%) 0.0%
Infinite (n) 0
Mean 0.47464
Minimum 0
Maximum 1
Zeros (%) 44.1%

Quantile statistics

Minimum 0
5-th percentile 0
Q1 0
Median 0
Q3 1
95-th percentile 1
Maximum 1
Range 1
Interquartile range 1

Descriptive statistics

Standard deviation 0.49948
Coef of variation 1.0523
Kurtosis -1.9916
Mean 0.47464
MAD 0.49871
Skewness 0.10164
Sum 992
Variance 0.24948
Memory size 19.5 KiB
Value Count Frequency (%)  
0.0 1098 44.1%
 
1.0 992 39.8%
 
(Missing) 401 16.1%
 

Minimum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0.0 1098 44.1%
 
1.0 992 39.8%
 

Maximum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0.0 1098 44.1%
 
1.0 992 39.8%
 

Pay: The instructor/professor
Numeric

Distinct count 3
Unique (%) 0.1%
Missing (%) 16.1%
Missing (n) 401
Infinite (%) 0.0%
Infinite (n) 0
Mean 0.16699
Minimum 0
Maximum 1
Zeros (%) 69.9%

Quantile statistics

Minimum 0
5-th percentile 0
Q1 0
Median 0
Q3 0
95-th percentile 1
Maximum 1
Range 1
Interquartile range 0

Descriptive statistics

Standard deviation 0.37305
Coef of variation 2.234
Kurtosis 1.1947
Mean 0.16699
MAD 0.2782
Skewness 1.7871
Sum 349
Variance 0.13917
Memory size 19.5 KiB
Value Count Frequency (%)  
0.0 1741 69.9%
 
1.0 349 14.0%
 
(Missing) 401 16.1%
 

Minimum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0.0 1741 69.9%
 
1.0 349 14.0%
 

Maximum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0.0 1741 69.9%
 
1.0 349 14.0%
 

Pay: The topic/subject
Numeric

Distinct count 3
Unique (%) 0.1%
Missing (%) 16.1%
Missing (n) 401
Infinite (%) 0.0%
Infinite (n) 0
Mean 0.55455
Minimum 0
Maximum 1
Zeros (%) 37.4%

Quantile statistics

Minimum 0
5-th percentile 0
Q1 0
Median 1
Q3 1
95-th percentile 1
Maximum 1
Range 1
Interquartile range 1

Descriptive statistics

Standard deviation 0.49713
Coef of variation 0.89647
Kurtosis -1.9536
Mean 0.55455
MAD 0.49405
Skewness -0.21965
Sum 1159
Variance 0.24714
Memory size 19.5 KiB
Value Count Frequency (%)  
1.0 1159 46.5%
 
0.0 931 37.4%
 
(Missing) 401 16.1%
 

Minimum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0.0 931 37.4%
 
1.0 1159 46.5%
 

Maximum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0.0 931 37.4%
 
1.0 1159 46.5%
 

Reasons: Access to reference materials
Numeric

Distinct count 2
Unique (%) 0.1%
Missing (%) 0.0%
Missing (n) 0
Infinite (%) 0.0%
Infinite (n) 0
Mean 0.27981
Minimum 0
Maximum 1
Zeros (%) 72.0%

Quantile statistics

Minimum 0
5-th percentile 0
Q1 0
Median 0
Q3 1
95-th percentile 1
Maximum 1
Range 1
Interquartile range 1

Descriptive statistics

Standard deviation 0.44899
Coef of variation 1.6047
Kurtosis -1.0373
Mean 0.27981
MAD 0.40303
Skewness 0.98161
Sum 697
Variance 0.2016
Memory size 19.5 KiB
Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 1794 72.0%
 
1 697 28.0%
 

Minimum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 1794 72.0%
 
1 697 28.0%
 

Maximum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 1794 72.0%
 
1 697 28.0%
 

Reasons: Learning skills for current career
Numeric

Distinct count 2
Unique (%) 0.1%
Missing (%) 0.0%
Missing (n) 0
Infinite (%) 0.0%
Infinite (n) 0
Mean 0.51064
Minimum 0
Maximum 1
Zeros (%) 48.9%

Quantile statistics

Minimum 0
5-th percentile 0
Q1 0
Median 1
Q3 1
95-th percentile 1
Maximum 1
Range 1
Interquartile range 1

Descriptive statistics

Standard deviation 0.49999
Coef of variation 0.97914
Kurtosis -1.9998
Mean 0.51064
MAD 0.49977
Skewness -0.042588
Sum 1272
Variance 0.24999
Memory size 19.5 KiB
Value Count Frequency (%)  
1 1272 51.1%
 
0 1219 48.9%
 

Minimum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 1219 48.9%
 
1 1272 51.1%
 

Maximum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 1219 48.9%
 
1 1272 51.1%
 

Reasons: Learning skills for new career
Numeric

Distinct count 2
Unique (%) 0.1%
Missing (%) 0.0%
Missing (n) 0
Infinite (%) 0.0%
Infinite (n) 0
Mean 0.48053
Minimum 0
Maximum 1
Zeros (%) 51.9%

Quantile statistics

Minimum 0
5-th percentile 0
Q1 0
Median 0
Q3 1
95-th percentile 1
Maximum 1
Range 1
Interquartile range 1

Descriptive statistics

Standard deviation 0.49972
Coef of variation 1.0399
Kurtosis -1.9955
Mean 0.48053
MAD 0.49924
Skewness 0.077986
Sum 1197
Variance 0.24972
Memory size 19.5 KiB
Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 1294 51.9%
 
1 1197 48.1%
 

Minimum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 1294 51.9%
 
1 1197 48.1%
 

Maximum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 1294 51.9%
 
1 1197 48.1%
 

Reasons: Personal interest
Numeric

Distinct count 2
Unique (%) 0.1%
Missing (%) 0.0%
Missing (n) 0
Infinite (%) 0.0%
Infinite (n) 0
Mean 0.79245
Minimum 0
Maximum 1
Zeros (%) 20.8%

Quantile statistics

Minimum 0
5-th percentile 0
Q1 1
Median 1
Q3 1
95-th percentile 1
Maximum 1
Range 1
Interquartile range 0

Descriptive statistics

Standard deviation 0.40563
Coef of variation 0.51187
Kurtosis 0.08266
Mean 0.79245
MAD 0.32894
Skewness -1.4431
Sum 1974
Variance 0.16454
Memory size 19.5 KiB
Value Count Frequency (%)  
1 1974 79.2%
 
0 517 20.8%
 

Minimum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 517 20.8%
 
1 1974 79.2%
 

Maximum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 517 20.8%
 
1 1974 79.2%
 

Reasons: School credit
Numeric

Distinct count 2
Unique (%) 0.1%
Missing (%) 0.0%
Missing (n) 0
Infinite (%) 0.0%
Infinite (n) 0
Mean 0.086311
Minimum 0
Maximum 1
Zeros (%) 91.4%

Quantile statistics

Minimum 0
5-th percentile 0
Q1 0
Median 0
Q3 0
95-th percentile 1
Maximum 1
Range 1
Interquartile range 0

Descriptive statistics

Standard deviation 0.28088
Coef of variation 3.2543
Kurtosis 6.6964
Mean 0.086311
MAD 0.15772
Skewness 2.948
Sum 215
Variance 0.078893
Memory size 19.5 KiB
Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 2276 91.4%
 
1 215 8.6%
 

Minimum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 2276 91.4%
 
1 215 8.6%
 

Maximum 5 values

Value Count Frequency (%)  
0 2276 91.4%
 
1 215 8.6%
 

Timestamp
Date

Distinct count 2488
Unique (%) 99.9%
Missing (%) 0.0%
Missing (n) 0
Infinite (%) 0.0%
Infinite (n) 0
Minimum 2016-11-28 11:59:22
Maximum 2017-01-25 13:31:18

What is your age range?
Categorical

Distinct count 10
Unique (%) 0.4%
Missing (%) 1.1%
Missing (n) 27
46-55 years old
475
36-45 years old
420
56-65 years old
402
Other values (6)
1167
Value Count Frequency (%)  
46-55 years old 475 19.1%
 
36-45 years old 420 16.9%
 
56-65 years old 402 16.1%
 
66+ years old 285 11.4%
 
30-35 years old 253 10.2%
 
22-25 years old 203 8.1%
 
26-29 years old 199 8.0%
 
18-21 years old 176 7.1%
 
10-17 years old 51 2.0%
 
(Missing) 27 1.1%
 

What is your level of formal education?
Categorical

Distinct count 6
Unique (%) 0.2%
Missing (%) 1.6%
Missing (n) 39
Graduate school degree
1099
3 or 4 year college degree
717
High school degree
353
Other values (2)
283
Value Count Frequency (%)  
Graduate school degree 1099 44.1%
 
3 or 4 year college degree 717 28.8%
 
High school degree 353 14.2%
 
2-year college degree 198 7.9%
 
Did not graduate from high school 85 3.4%
 
(Missing) 39 1.6%
 

When did you first start taking MOOCs?
Categorical

Distinct count 6
Unique (%) 0.2%
Missing (%) 0.7%
Missing (n) 17
I have not taken any MOOCs yet
748
2+ years ago
665
1-2 years ago
415
Other values (2)
646
Value Count Frequency (%)  
I have not taken any MOOCs yet 748 30.0%
 
2+ years ago 665 26.7%
 
1-2 years ago 415 16.7%
 
Within past 6 months 389 15.6%
 
6 months to 1 year ago 257 10.3%
 
(Missing) 17 0.7%
 

Which are the most important factors in deciding which MOOC to take?
Categorical

Distinct count 177
Unique (%) 7.2%
Missing (%) 1.6%
Missing (n) 40
The topic or subject
682
The topic or subject;The institution or university
 
186
The topic or subject;The institution or university;Course ratings
 
117
Other values (173)
1466
Value Count Frequency (%)  
The topic or subject 682 27.4%
 
The topic or subject;The institution or university 186 7.5%
 
The topic or subject;The institution or university;Course ratings 117 4.7%
 
The topic or subject;Course ratings 110 4.4%
 
The topic or subject;The MOOC platform 104 4.2%
 
The topic or subject;Course ratings;Recommendations from other learners 101 4.1%
 
The topic or subject;The institution or university;The MOOC platform 100 4.0%
 
The topic or subject;Recommendations from other learners 72 2.9%
 
The topic or subject;The institution or university;Course ratings;Recommendations from other learners 68 2.7%
 
The topic or subject;Who the instructor is;The institution or university 66 2.6%
 
Other values (166) 845 33.9%
 

Which of the following are important aspects of the MOOC experience to you?
Categorical

Distinct count 32
Unique (%) 1.5%
Missing (%) 16.3%
Missing (n) 405
Browsing discussion forums
593
Connecting with other learners in the course environment
 
203
Browsing discussion forums;Actively contributing to discussion forums;Connecting with other learners in the course environment
 
160
Other values (28)
1130
(Missing)
405
Value Count Frequency (%)  
Browsing discussion forums 593 23.8%
 
Connecting with other learners in the course environment 203 8.1%
 
Browsing discussion forums;Actively contributing to discussion forums;Connecting with other learners in the course environment 160 6.4%
 
Browsing discussion forums;Actively contributing to discussion forums 149 6.0%
 
Browsing discussion forums;Connecting with other learners in the course environment 136 5.5%
 
Actively contributing to discussion forums 120 4.8%
 
Taking the course with other people you know (friends, colleagues, etc.) 102 4.1%
 
Actively contributing to discussion forums;Connecting with other learners in the course environment 98 3.9%
 
Browsing discussion forums;Actively contributing to discussion forums;Connecting with other learners in the course environment;Connecting with learners outside the course environment;Taking the course with other people you know (friends, colleagues, etc.) 71 2.9%
 
Browsing discussion forums;Actively contributing to discussion forums;Connecting with other learners in the course environment;Connecting with learners outside the course environment 57 2.3%
 
Other values (21) 397 15.9%
 
(Missing) 405 16.3%
 

Which of the following are important reasons for you to take MOOCs?
Categorical

Distinct count 167
Unique (%) 6.8%
Missing (%) 0.7%
Missing (n) 17
Personal interest
489
Learning skills for current career;Learning skills for new career;Personal interest
323
Learning skills for current career;Personal interest
 
217
Other values (163)
1445
Value Count Frequency (%)  
Personal interest 489 19.6%
 
Learning skills for current career;Learning skills for new career;Personal interest 323 13.0%
 
Learning skills for current career;Personal interest 217 8.7%
 
Learning skills for new career;Personal interest 191 7.7%
 
Learning skills for current career;Learning skills for new career;Personal interest;Access to reference materials 179 7.2%
 
Learning skills for current career 161 6.5%
 
Learning skills for new career 142 5.7%
 
Personal interest;Access to reference materials 125 5.0%
 
Learning skills for current career;Personal interest;Access to reference materials 117 4.7%
 
Learning skills for current career;Learning skills for new career 78 3.1%
 
Other values (156) 452 18.1%
 

Which of the following have a strong impact on your willingness to pay for a MOOC certificate?
Categorical

Distinct count 338
Unique (%) 15.1%
Missing (%) 10.0%
Missing (n) 249
The topic/subject
386
The topic/subject;The institution/university offering the MOOC
 
274
The institution/university offering the MOOC
 
190
Other values (334)
1392
(Missing)
 
249
Value Count Frequency (%)  
The topic/subject 386 15.5%
 
The topic/subject;The institution/university offering the MOOC 274 11.0%
 
The institution/university offering the MOOC 190 7.6%
 
The topic/subject;The institution/university offering the MOOC;A multi-course certification that the MOOC is a part of 167 6.7%
 
A multi-course certification that the MOOC is a part of 158 6.3%
 
The topic/subject;The institution/university offering the MOOC;The instructor/professor 113 4.5%
 
The institution/university offering the MOOC;A multi-course certification that the MOOC is a part of 86 3.5%
 
The topic/subject;A multi-course certification that the MOOC is a part of 75 3.0%
 
The topic/subject;The institution/university offering the MOOC;The instructor/professor;The MOOC platform being used;A multi-course certification that the MOOC is a part of 73 2.9%
 
The institution/university offering the MOOC;The instructor/professor 42 1.7%
 
Other values (327) 678 27.2%
 
(Missing) 249 10.0%
 

Which region of the world are you in?
Categorical

Distinct count 12
Unique (%) 0.5%
Missing (%) 2.0%
Missing (n) 50
United States
818
Western Europe (except UK)
287
Africa
276
Other values (8)
1060
Value Count Frequency (%)  
United States 818 32.8%
 
Western Europe (except UK) 287 11.5%
 
Africa 276 11.1%
 
India 219 8.8%
 
East & Southeast Asia 200 8.0%
 
Eastern Europe 153 6.1%
 
Central or South America 147 5.9%
 
Canada 104 4.2%
 
United Kingdom 98 3.9%
 
Australia / New Zealand 92 3.7%
 
(Missing) 50 2.0%
 

Why are you interested in taking MOOCs?
Categorical

Distinct count 1417
Unique (%) 90.9%
Missing (%) 37.5%
Missing (n) 933
yes
 
21
Yes
 
11
learning
 
10
Other values (1413)
1516
(Missing)
933
Value Count Frequency (%)  
yes 21 0.8%
 
Yes 11 0.4%
 
learning 10 0.4%
 
Learning 9 0.4%
 
Knowledge 8 0.3%
 
Lifelong learning 6 0.2%
 
curiosity 4 0.2%
 
To learn 4 0.2%
 
knowledge 4 0.2%
 
I love learning. 4 0.2%
 
Other values (1406) 1477 59.3%
 
(Missing) 933 37.5%
 

Sample

Timestamp How familiar are you with MOOCs? How important is the ability to earn a certificate when you complete a MOOC? How many MOOCs have you started? # MOOCs Started How many MOOCs have you finished? # MOOCs Finished When did you first start taking MOOCs? Why are you interested in taking MOOCs? Which of the following are important reasons for you to take MOOCs? Reasons: Learning skills for current career Reasons: Learning skills for new career Reasons: School credit Reasons: Personal interest Reasons: Access to reference materials (answered Reasons) Which are the most important factors in deciding which MOOC to take? Decide: Topic/Subject Decide: Instructor Decide: Institution/university Decide: Platform Decide: Ratings Decide: Others recommendations Which of the following are important aspects of the MOOC experience to you? Aspects: Browsing discussion forums Aspects: Actively contributing to discussion forums Aspects: Connecting with other learners in the course environment Aspects: Connecting with learners outside the course environment Aspects: Taking the course with other people you know (friends, colleagues, etc.) (selected Aspects) Have you received any tangible benefits from taking MOOCs? Benefit: Have not taken MOOCs Benefit: Not Really Benefit: School credit towards a degree Benefit: Promotion at current organization Benefit: Higher performance evaluation at current job Benefit: Helped me get a new job in the same field Benefit: Helped me get a new job in a different field (selected Benefits) (selected except Not really - Benefits) How important are MOOC certificates to you? How much do you think employers value MOOC certificates? How willing are you to pay for a certificate for a MOOC? Which of the following have a strong impact on your willingness to pay for a MOOC certificate? Pay: The topic/subject Pay: The institution/university offering the MOOC Pay: The instructor/professor Pay: The MOOC platform being used Pay: A multi-course certification that the MOOC is a part of (Selected answer) Which region of the world are you in? What is your level of formal education? What is your age range?
0 2016-11-28 11:59:22 5.0 1.0 10-Jun 8 05-Apr 4.5 2+ years ago I like learning more about topics that interes... Personal interest 0 0 0 1 0 1 The topic or subject;Course ratings 1 0 0 0 1 0 NaN 0 0 0 0 0 0 NaN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Not important at all 2.0 Generally not that willing. Whether it's useful professionally. 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 NaN United Kingdom NaN 30-35 years old
1 2016-12-01 06:45:40 2.0 4.0 1 1 Zero 0 Within past 6 months Low cost and flexible schedule so can work Learning skills for current career;Learning sk... 1 1 0 1 0 3 The topic or subject 1 0 0 0 0 0 Actively contributing to discussion forums;Con... 0 1 1 0 0 2 Not completed yet 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Very Important for some courses I would take 3.0 3 The topic/subject;The institution/university o... 1.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 Yes Western Europe (except UK) Graduate school degree 26-29 years old
2 2016-12-01 06:54:23 5.0 2.0 20-Nov 15 10-Jun 8 2+ years ago NaN Learning skills for new career;Personal interest 0 1 0 1 0 2 The topic or subject 1 0 0 0 0 0 NaN 0 0 0 0 0 0 NaN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Somewhat/sometimes important 2.0 3 The topic/subject;The institution/university o... 1.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Yes Eastern Europe NaN 26-29 years old
3 2016-12-01 07:17:09 4.0 1.0 10-Jun 8 05-Apr 4.5 2+ years ago Learning is keeping my mind sharp. Personal interest 0 0 0 1 0 1 The topic or subject 1 0 0 0 0 0 Browsing discussion forums 1 0 0 0 0 1 Personal growth and development. Satisfaction ... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Not important at all 3.0 1 I am retired so no interest in certificate. 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 NaN United States 2-year college degree 56-65 years old
4 2016-12-01 07:24:51 3.0 2.0 05-Apr 4.5 03-Feb 2.5 6 months to 1 year ago Knowledge Personal interest 0 0 0 1 0 1 The topic or subject 1 0 0 0 0 0 Actively contributing to discussion forums 0 1 0 0 0 1 Enhanced my knowledge 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 Somewhat/sometimes important 3.0 2 The institution/university offering the MOOC 0.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Yes NaN Graduate school degree 66+ years old

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count distinct_count is_unique memorysize mode n_infinite n_missing p_infinite p_missing p_unique ... iqr kurtosis mad mean n_zeros p_zeros skewness std sum variance
# MOOCs Finished 2397 8 False 20008 0 0 94 0 0.0377358 0.00333751 ... NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN
# MOOCs Started 2439 8 False 20008 0 0 52 0 0.0208752 0.00328003 ... NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN
(Selected answer) 1650 2 False 20008 Yes 0 841 0 0.337615 0.00121212 ... NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN
(answered Reasons) 2491 6 False 20008 1 0 0 0 0 0.00240867 ... 2 -0.492606 0.924277 2.14974 31 0.0124448 0.532546 1.11491 5355 1.24303
(selected Aspects) 2491 6 False 20008 1 0 0 0 0 0.00240867 ... 1 0.650749 0.953294 1.53111 405 0.162585 0.934717 1.18056 3814 1.39371
(selected Benefits) 2491 7 False 20008 1 0 0 0 0 0.00281012 ... 0 3.11455 0.588257 1.11923 509 0.204336 1.19556 0.855314 2788 0.731562
(selected except Not really - Benefits) 2491 5 False 20008 0 0 0 0 0 0.00200723 ... 0 9.80892 0.386915 0.234845 2052 0.823766 2.92184 0.574427 585 0.329966
Aspects: Actively contributing to discussion forums 2491 2 False 20008 0 0 0 0 0 0.00080289 ... 1 -1.27648 0.423399 0.304295 1733 0.695705 0.851201 0.460201 758 0.211785
Aspects: Browsing discussion forums 2491 2 False 20008 1 0 0 0 0 0.00080289 ... 1 -1.9774 0.496999 0.538739 1149 0.461261 -0.155519 0.498597 1342 0.248599
Aspects: Connecting with learners outside the course environment 2491 2 False 20008 0 0 0 0 0 0.00080289 ... 0 1.7079 0.25967 0.153352 2109 0.846648 1.92524 0.360399 382 0.129887
Aspects: Connecting with other learners in the course environment 2491 2 False 20008 0 0 0 0 0 0.00080289 ... 1 -1.76934 0.472612 0.382979 1537 0.617021 0.481747 0.486211 954 0.236401
Aspects: Taking the course with other people you know (friends, colleagues, etc.) 2491 2 False 20008 0 0 0 0 0 0.00080289 ... 0 1.77481 0.257439 0.151746 2113 0.848254 1.94252 0.358847 378 0.128771
Benefit: Have not taken MOOCs 2491 2 False 20008 0 0 0 0 0 0.00080289 ... 0 1.40907 0.27013 0.16098 2090 0.83902 1.84606 0.367586 401 0.135119
Benefit: Helped me get a new job in a different field 2491 2 False 20008 0 0 0 0 0 0.00080289 ... 0 18.5841 0.0814848 0.0425532 2385 0.957447 4.53533 0.201888 106 0.0407588
Benefit: Helped me get a new job in the same field 2491 2 False 20008 0 0 0 0 0 0.00080289 ... 0 15.503 0.0931553 0.0489763 2369 0.951024 4.18218 0.215862 122 0.0465963
Benefit: Higher performance evaluation at current job 2491 2 False 20008 0 0 0 0 0 0.00080289 ... 0 3.91006 0.202024 0.11401 2207 0.88599 2.43042 0.317888 284 0.101053
Benefit: Not Really 2491 2 False 20008 0 0 0 0 0 0.00080289 ... 1 -1.57696 0.4521 0.345243 1631 0.654757 0.651388 0.475543 860 0.226141
Benefit: Promotion at current organization 2491 2 False 20008 0 0 0 0 0 0.00080289 ... 0 29.2145 0.0568934 0.0293055 2418 0.970695 5.58489 0.168695 73 0.0284581
Benefit: School credit towards a degree 2491 2 False 20008 0 0 0 0 0 0.00080289 ... 0 27.44 0.0599115 0.0309113 2414 0.969089 5.42383 0.173112 77 0.0299678
Decide: Institution/university 2491 2 False 20008 0 0 0 0 0 0.00080289 ... 1 -1.87554 0.484752 0.412686 1463 0.587314 0.354921 0.492416 1028 0.242474
Decide: Instructor 2491 2 False 20008 0 0 0 0 0 0.00080289 ... 0 1.42406 0.269586 0.160578 2091 0.839422 1.85011 0.367215 400 0.134847
Decide: Others recommendations 2491 2 False 20008 0 0 0 0 0 0.00080289 ... 1 -0.700935 0.377496 0.252509 1862 0.747491 1.14001 0.434539 629 0.188824
Decide: Platform 2491 2 False 20008 0 0 0 0 0 0.00080289 ... 1 -0.946815 0.39583 0.271778 1814 0.728222 1.02662 0.444966 677 0.197994
Decide: Ratings 2491 2 False 20008 0 0 0 0 0 0.00080289 ... 1 -1.46636 0.441095 0.328382 1673 0.671618 0.731313 0.469719 818 0.220636
Decide: Topic/Subject 2491 2 False 20008 1 0 0 0 0 0.00080289 ... 0 6.33367 0.162357 0.910879 222 0.0891208 -2.88593 0.284975 2269 0.0812109
Have you received any tangible benefits from taking MOOCs? 2296 656 False 20008 Not really 0 195 0 0.0782818 0.285714 ... NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN
How familiar are you with MOOCs? 2468 6 False 20008 5 0 23 0 0.00923324 0.00243112 ... 3 -1.31262 1.35418 3.34319 0 0 -0.409843 1.52673 8251 2.33089
How important are MOOC certificates to you? 2447 58 False 20008 Somewhat/sometimes important 0 44 0 0.0176636 0.0237025 ... NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN
How important is the ability to earn a certificate when you complete a MOOC? 2464 6 False 20008 5 0 27 0 0.010839 0.00243506 ... 3 -1.22337 1.25825 3.2987 0 0 -0.318113 1.44631 8128 2.09182
How many MOOCs have you finished? 2397 8 False 20008 Zero 0 94 0 0.0377358 0.00333751 ... NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN
How many MOOCs have you started? 2439 8 False 20008 Zero (I have not taken any MOOCs) 0 52 0 0.0208752 0.00328003 ... NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN
How much do you think employers value MOOC certificates? 2372 6 False 20008 3 0 119 0 0.047772 0.00252951 ... 2 -0.558601 0.827004 3.0059 0 0 0.0507443 1.12446 7130 1.26441
How willing are you to pay for a certificate for a MOOC? 2418 7 False 20008 1 0 73 0 0.0293055 0.00289495 ... NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN
Pay: A multi-course certification that the MOOC is a part of 2090 3 False 20008 0 0 401 0 0.16098 0.00143541 ... 1 -1.17082 0.414155 0.292823 1478 0.593336 0.911207 0.455167 612 0.207177
Pay: The MOOC platform being used 2090 3 False 20008 0 0 401 0 0.16098 0.00143541 ... 0 3.01305 0.222149 0.127273 1824 0.732236 2.23834 0.333358 266 0.111128
Pay: The institution/university offering the MOOC 2090 3 False 20008 0 0 401 0 0.16098 0.00143541 ... 1 -1.99158 0.498714 0.474641 1098 0.440787 0.101639 0.499476 992 0.249476
Pay: The instructor/professor 2090 3 False 20008 0 0 401 0 0.16098 0.00143541 ... 0 1.19472 0.278203 0.166986 1741 0.698916 1.78706 0.373052 349 0.139168
Pay: The topic/subject 2090 3 False 20008 1 0 401 0 0.16098 0.00143541 ... 1 -1.95362 0.49405 0.554545 931 0.373745 -0.219649 0.497135 1159 0.247143
Reasons: Access to reference materials 2491 2 False 20008 0 0 0 0 0 0.00080289 ... 1 -1.03727 0.40303 0.279807 1794 0.720193 0.981614 0.448995 697 0.201596
Reasons: Learning skills for current career 2491 2 False 20008 1 0 0 0 0 0.00080289 ... 1 -1.99979 0.499774 0.510638 1219 0.489362 -0.0425885 0.499987 1272 0.249987
Reasons: Learning skills for new career 2491 2 False 20008 0 0 0 0 0 0.00080289 ... 1 -1.99552 0.499242 0.48053 1294 0.51947 0.0779865 0.499721 1197 0.249721
Reasons: Personal interest 2491 2 False 20008 1 0 0 0 0 0.00080289 ... 0 0.0826601 0.328943 0.792453 517 0.207547 -1.44312 0.405632 1974 0.164537
Reasons: School credit 2491 2 False 20008 0 0 0 0 0 0.00080289 ... 0 6.69635 0.157722 0.0863107 2276 0.913689 2.94805 0.280879 215 0.0788928
Timestamp 2491 2488 False 20008 2017-01-03 02:36:44 0 0 0 0 0.998796 ... NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN
What is your age range? 2464 10 False 20008 46-55 years old 0 27 0 0.010839 0.00405844 ... NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN
What is your level of formal education? 2452 6 False 20008 Graduate school degree 0 39 0 0.0156564 0.00244698 ... NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN
When did you first start taking MOOCs? 2474 6 False 20008 I have not taken any MOOCs yet 0 17 0 0.00682457 0.00242522 ... NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN
Which are the most important factors in deciding which MOOC to take? 2451 177 False 20008 The topic or subject 0 40 0 0.0160578 0.0722154 ... NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN
Which of the following are important aspects of the MOOC experience to you? 2086 32 False 20008 Browsing discussion forums 0 405 0 0.162585 0.0153404 ... NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN
Which of the following are important reasons for you to take MOOCs? 2474 167 False 20008 Personal interest 0 17 0 0.00682457 0.067502 ... NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN
Which of the following have a strong impact on your willingness to pay for a MOOC certificate? 2242 338 False 20008 The topic/subject 0 249 0 0.0999599 0.150758 ... NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN
Which region of the world are you in? 2441 12 False 20008 United States 0 50 0 0.0200723 0.00491602 ... NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN
Why are you interested in taking MOOCs? 1558 1417 False 20008 yes 0 933 0 0.374548 0.909499 ... NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN

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