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This 8-week course provides a comprehensive introduction to data science. It covers fundamental concepts, techniques and tools used in data science to analyze and interpret data. The course is divided into 8 modules teaching topics ranging from data collection and preprocessing to predictive modeling and communication of insights. Students will apply their skills through weekly quizzes, hands-on assignments, a mid-term project and final project.

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Elearning Task 2

This 8-week course provides a comprehensive introduction to data science. It covers fundamental concepts, techniques and tools used in data science to analyze and interpret data. The course is divided into 8 modules teaching topics ranging from data collection and preprocessing to predictive modeling and communication of insights. Students will apply their skills through weekly quizzes, hands-on assignments, a mid-term project and final project.

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Course Name: Introduction to Data Science

Course Outline:

Course Duration: 8 weeks

Course Aim:
This course aims to provide learners with a comprehensive introduction to the
field of data science. It covers fundamental concepts, techniques, and tools used
in data science and equips learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to
analyze and interpret data.

Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
1. Understand the fundamental principles and concepts of data science.
2. Apply various data collection and preprocessing techniques.
3. Analyze and visualize data using statistical methods and tools.
4. Build predictive models using machine learning algorithms.
5. Evaluate and interpret the results of data analysis.
6. Communicate data-driven insights effectively.

Course Structure:

Module 1: Introduction to Data Science


- Overview of data science and its applications
- Role of data scientists and data science workflow
- Introduction to Python programming for data science

Module 2: Data Collection and Preprocessing


- Data acquisition techniques: web scraping, APIs, databases
- Data cleaning and preprocessing: handling missing data, data transformation,
feature engineering

Module 3: Exploratory Data Analysis


- Data visualization using libraries like Matplotlib and Seaborn
- Descriptive statistics and data summarization techniques

Module 4: Statistical Analysis


- Probability theory and statistical distributions
- Hypothesis testing and confidence intervals

Module 5: Machine Learning Basics


- Supervised learning: regression and classification algorithms
- Unsupervised learning: clustering and dimensionality reduction techniques

Module 6: Predictive Modeling


- Model evaluation and selection
- Hyperparameter tuning and model optimization
- Evaluation metrics for classification and regression models
Module 7: Communication of Data Insights
- Data storytelling and effective visualization techniques
- Presenting data-driven insights to stakeholders

Module 8: Final Project


- Apply the knowledge gained throughout the course to a real-world data science
project
- Demonstrate proficiency in data analysis, interpretation, and communication

Assessments:
- Weekly quizzes to assess understanding of the course material
- Hands-on assignments to apply concepts learned
- Mid-term project to analyze and interpret a provided dataset
- Final project to showcase practical application of data science skills

Grading Policy:
- Weekly quizzes: 30%
- Assignments: 30%
- Mid-term project: 20%
- Final project: 20%

Support:
- Instructor-led discussion forums for clarifying concepts and addressing questions
- Access to a community of learners for peer collaboration
- Technical support for any platform-related issues

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