CloudSwyft Global Systems, Inc.
- Start Date: 04 Jan, 2021
- 3 weeks
- Study Content: Videos
Discover how strong research methodologies will support your data science projects and analysis.
Course Fee: Free
Certificate Cost: See Fees and Eligibility
Course Description
This course is made available through the eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn partnership.
Although data scientists often focus on data analysis, they must understand the research process to gain valid insights from this work. This course covers the fundamentals of data research - from developing a good question to designing good data collection strategies that will put your results in context.
Upon completion of the course, you will have a basic understanding of data analysis and inference, and data science research design. You’ll also explore experimental data analysis and modelling.
Understand the data research process
Data is only as good as its source - without this key information, it can be difficult to query the validity or context of your data, or make robust statements as a result of your analysis. This course will help you to understand the research process and grow your knowledge of the planning required for high quality analysis.
Build the confidence to query your data
You’ll build your understanding of the process so that you can properly query your own and external data for more robust analysis.
That includes understanding how to partition data, test hypothesis, and use inference.
Apply Python programming knowledge in your labs
In this course, all of the labs are done with Python, while the videos are language-agnostic. By the end, you’ll understand the basics of the research process, you’ll be able to plan for analysis, and you’ll know the basics of correlational and experimental design.
Start a career in data science
Developing practical skills across research methods and Python programming will mean that you have some of the most in-demand skills within data science. Jobs in the industry have grown 37% in the last three years, while salaries have grown 11-14% year on year, making it an excellent area to start or change careers today.
This self-paced course is designed for learners with:
*a basic knowledge of maths
*some programming experience – Python is preferred
*a willingness to learn through exploration and perseverance
Certificate cost may vary. You will be redirected to the host page for cost and payment options.
CloudSwyft Global Systems, Inc.
This university is part of the partnership between eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn.
This institution is available on eLearnAfrica through partnership with FutureLearn.
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