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DTS 2203 - Elements of Data Science


Credits: 4

This course introduces the basic concepts of data science as they apply to several disciplines. Students will explore methods to collect, organize, manage, examine, prepare, analyze and visualize combined data sources. Emphasis will be placed on the development of sound research questions, the identification and verification of data sources, the recognition of random behavior, the retrieval, cleaning and manipulation of data and the process for identifying the data elements that are relevant for a given audience. The ethics of data production and use will also be discussed.

Prerequisite: MATH 1200  OR MATH 1201  
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