A Crash Course in Data Science

This course is part of Executive Data Science Specialization

Instructors: Jeff Leek, PhD +2 more

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What you'll learn

  •   Describe Data Science’s role in various contexts
  •   Understand how Statistics and Machine Learning affect Data Science
  •   Use the key terms used by data scientist
  •   Predict whether a Data Science project will be successful
  • Skills you'll gain

  •   Data Management
  •   Software Engineering
  •   Predictive Modeling
  •   Machine Learning
  •   Performance Metric
  •   Project Design
  •   Data Science
  •   Statistical Inference
  •   Data-Driven Decision-Making
  • There is 1 module in this course

    This is a focused course designed to rapidly get you up to speed on the field of data science. Our goal was to make this as convenient as possible for you without sacrificing any essential content. We've left the technical information aside so that you can focus on managing your team and moving it forward. After completing this course you will know. 1. How to describe the role data science plays in various contexts 2. How statistics, machine learning, and software engineering play a role in data science 3. How to describe the structure of a data science project 4. Know the key terms and tools used by data scientists 5. How to identify a successful and an unsuccessful data science project 3. The role of a data science manager Course cover image by r2hox. Creative Commons BY-SA: https://flic.kr/p/gdMuhT

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