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Understanding Data Science

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Updated 05/2025
An introduction to data science with no coding involved.
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What is data science, why is it so popular, and why did the Harvard Business Review hail it as the “sexiest job of the 21st century”? In this non-technical course, you’ll be introduced to everything you were ever too afraid to ask about this fast-growing and exciting field, without needing to write a single line of code. Through hands-on exercises, you’ll learn about the different data scientist roles, foundational topics like A/B testing, time series analysis, and machine learning, and how data scientists extract knowledge and insights from real-world data. So don’t be put off by the buzzwords. Start learning, gain skills in this hugely in-demand field, and discover why data science is for everyone!

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What you'll learn

  • Define core data science concepts, workflows, roles, and commonly used tools.
  • Identify data types, sources, and storage methods used in data-driven organizations.
  • Explain the purpose of data pipelines, exploration, and visualization in data workflows.
  • Describe how modeling techniques like A/B testing and machine learning inform decisions.
  • Evaluate real-world applications of data science across industries and use cases.

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Introduction to Data Science

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Data Collection and Storage

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Preparation, Exploration, and Visualization

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Experimentation and Prediction

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