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Principles of Data Science

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Principles of Data Science

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

3 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

3 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Master the core steps of the data science process through practical examples

  • Apply advanced statistics and machine learning to solve real-world problems

  • Develop skills to evaluate and improve machine learning model performance

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March 2026

Assessments

15 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 15 modules in this course

In this section, we define core data science terminology, explain the three domains of data science, and introduce basic Python syntax for data tasks.

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2 videos5 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore structured versus unstructured data, quantitative versus qualitative data, and the four levels of data for effective analysis and modeling.

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1 video5 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore the five steps of data science, focusing on problem definition, data preprocessing with pandas, and effective data visualization and communication.

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1 video6 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore fundamental mathematical concepts including symbols, logarithms, set theory, and matrix operations, essential for data science modeling and analysis.

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1 video4 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore probability's core principles, compare frequentist and Bayesian approaches, and apply probability rules to model uncertain real-world events.

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1 video5 readings1 assignment

In this section, we examine advanced probability concepts like Bayes' theorem and random variables, focusing on their application in predictive modeling and decision-making processes.

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1 video5 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore unbiased data sampling, measures of center and variation, z-scores, and the empirical rule to analyze and interpret data effectively.

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1 video6 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, and the central limit theorem to make population inferences from sample data. Key concepts include point estimates and sampling distributions for data-driven decision-making.

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1 video6 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore methods for communicating data effectively, focusing on identifying misleading visualizations, understanding correlation versus causation, and creating clear, insightful visuals for diverse audiences.

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1 video5 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore machine learning fundamentals, including regression, classification, and model evaluation.

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1 video6 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore naive Bayes, decision trees, and PCA for real data analysis and prediction.

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1 video6 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore transfer learning and pre-trained models, focusing on their application in ML tasks. Key concepts include BERT, GPT, and adapting models for computer vision and NLP.

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1 video3 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore algorithmic bias mitigation, model and data drift handling, and strategies for building fair and robust machine learning systems.

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1 video7 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore structured approaches to data, ML, and architectural governance to drive digital transformation, ensure compliance, and unlock value through effective management and control.

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1 video5 readings1 assignment

In this section, we analyze the COMPAS dataset for bias detection and implement text embeddings using OpenAI models. We focus on feature standardization, encoding, and practical data science applications.

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1 video3 readings1 assignment

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