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Corey Sparks

Senior Research Scientist, Coleridge

Corey Sparks leads research and development of advanced data science methods and products used by over 400 government analysts. He also directs multi-state teams applying machine learning and causal inference to evaluate education and workforce outcomes. He has partnered with senior leaders, both internally and in client-facing roles, to align data science strategy with programmatic goals and data modernization efforts.

Courses taught by Corey Sparks

Introduction to Data Visualization for Corrections Analysts

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2025

Description This course introduces the foundational principles of data visualization and empowers corrections analysts to leverage R’s visualization ecosystem—dplyr, ggplot2, plotly, and gt—to create clear, reproducible graphics that inform policy and operations. Lessons 1 and 2 provide universal data visualization . . .

  • Free
  • Apr 01, 2026
  • 2025
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Introduction to Automated Reporting for Corrections Analysts

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2025

Description This course teaches the fundamental skills and concepts needed to use Quarto and R to build fully automated, reproducible reporting workflows for the corrections field. Quarto is an open-source, Markdown-based publishing system that integrates seamlessly with RStudio, allowing you . . .

  • Free
  • Apr 01, 2026
  • 2025
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Introduction to Creating Dashboards for Corrections Analysts

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2025

Description This course introduces the foundational principles of dashboard design and guides corrections analysts through building clear, effective, and reproducible dashboards in R using Quarto, static layouts, plotly, and Shiny integration. For learners who do not use R, lessons 1 . . .

  • Free
  • Apr 01, 2026
  • 2025
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