Exploring Data Science
What is this course like?
Project-based Learning:
Collaboratively investigate social, environmental, business and other aspects of our world
Use data science life cycle: ask questions, gather data, look for patterns to tell stories about the world around us
Explore types of data, ways to analyze data, how to identify bias and uncertainty in data, and the impact of data in society.
Tools: will use various platforms to build introductory programming skills
Homework: some
Tests: few, if any
Prerequisites: Algebra I, though students may take Algebra I and this at the same time
This course is perfect for someone who is interested in an introduction to how we can combine math, statistics, and computer science to explore our world.
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