Ask the right questions, manipulate data sets, and create visualizations to communicate results.
This Specialization covers foundational data science tools and techniques, including getting, cleaning, and exploring data, programming in R, and conducting reproducible research. Learners who complete this specialization will be prepared to take the Data Science: Statistics and Machine Learning specialization, in which they build a data product using real-world data.
The five courses in this specialization are the very same courses that make up the first half of the Data Science Specialization. This specialization is presented for learners who want to start and complete the foundational part of the curriculum first, before moving onto the more advanced topics in Data Science: Statistics and Machine Learning.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
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Embark on a journey into the world of data science with 'The Data Scientist's Toolbox'. This introductory course equips you with fundamental tools and ideas that are pivotal for any aspiring data analyst or scientist. Dive into understanding how data is transformed into knowledge, and get hands-on experience with version control, markdown, git, GitHub, R, and RStudio.
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Discover the fundamentals of R Programming with this beginner-friendly course designed by experts at Coursera. Whether you're new to coding or looking to enhance your data analysis skills, this course will guide you through installing and configuring essential software, while introducing key programming concepts tailored for statistical applications. Learn how to harness the full potential of R for data manipulation, visualization, and analysis.
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Embark on a journey to master the fundamentals of data acquisition and cleaning with 'Getting and Cleaning Data'. This course is designed for those new to data science or professionals looking to refine their skills in collecting and preparing data for analysis. From web scraping to database management, you'll learn how to obtain data from multiple sources and transform it into a clean, usable format.
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Explore the essential concepts and practical tools of Reproducible Research on Coursera. Master the art of publishing data analyses, ensuring others can verify findings and build upon them. Ideal for researchers, analysts, and anyone working with complex datasets.
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Discover the key methods of Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) in this insightful online course offered by Coursera. Designed for beginners and professionals alike, this course will equip you with the skills to summarize data effectively, inform hypothesis development, and lay a strong foundation for advanced statistical modeling. Start your journey into the world of data analysis today!