The demand for skilled data science practitioners in industry, academia, and government is rapidly growing. The HarvardX Data Science program prepares you with the necessary knowledge base and useful skills to tackle real-world data analysis challenges. The program covers concepts such as probability, inference, regression, and machine learning and helps you develop an essential skill set that includes R programming, data wrangling with dplyr, data visualization with ggplot2, file organization with Unix/Linux, version control with git and GitHub, and reproducible document preparation with RStudio.
In each course, we use motivating case studies, ask specific questions, and learn by answering these through data analysis. Case studies include: Trends in World Health and Economics, US Crime Rates, The Financial Crisis of 2007-2008, Election Forecasting, Building a Baseball Team (inspired by Moneyball), and Movie Recommendation Systems.
Throughout the program, we will be using the R software environment. You will learn R, statistical concepts, and data analysis techniques simultaneously. We believe that you can better retain R knowledge when you learn how to solve a specific problem. Furthermore, HarvardX has partnered with DataCamp for all assignments, which use code checking technology that will permit you to get hands-on practice during the courses.
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Discover the basics of R programming in this introductory course designed for beginners. Dive into data analysis and visualization as you explore a compelling dataset about crime rates across different states in the United States. This course is perfect for those looking to build a foundation in Data Science using R.
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Explore the fundamentals of probability theory, crucial for data scientists, through a compelling case study on the 2007-2008 financial crisis. This course demystifies complex probabilistic concepts and their real-world applications in finance and beyond.
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Discover the fundamentals of data visualization and explore how to effectively analyze and present data through this beginner-friendly course on edX. With a focus on practical application, you'll learn to use ggplot2 in R to create compelling visual representations of data. Perfect for those new to data science or looking to refine their exploratory analysis skills.
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Unlock the secrets of efficient data analysis with our Data Science: Productivity Tools course. Learn how to organize your projects, manage files, and create reproducible reports using essential tools like GitHub, git, Unix/Linux, and RStudio. Perfect for data analysts looking to enhance their productivity and streamline their workflow.
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Discover the art and science of transforming raw data into a format ready for insightful analysis with 'Data Science: Wrangling'. This course, offered by edX, equips you with practical skills in importing, tidying, string processing, HTML parsing, handling dates and times, and text mining using R. Whether you're new to data science or looking to refine your existing skills, this course is designed to guide you through the critical steps of data wrangling that every analyst will encounter.
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Dive into the world of data analysis with edX's 'Data Science: Inference and Modeling' course. This comprehensive program will equip you with the indispensable tools of statistical inference and modeling, enabling you to effectively analyze data influenced by random variation. Learn through a compelling case study on election forecasting and become proficient in two key areas of data science.
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Dive into the world of Data Science with 'Data Science: Linear Regression' on edX. This course will equip you with the skills needed to implement linear regression models in R, a powerful tool used extensively across various fields for understanding relationships between variables and making predictions. Whether you're new to data science or looking to refine your analytical skills, this course offers an accessible yet thorough introduction.
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Embark on an exciting journey into the world of Data Science with our 'Data Science: Machine Learning' course from edX. This course will equip you with the skills needed to construct powerful prediction algorithms using real-world datasets. Dive deep into understanding machine learning, a cornerstone technique that has revolutionized industries worldwide.
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Elevate your career in data science by completing the Professional Certificate Program in Data Science and culminate it with our Data Science: Capstone project on edX. This final project will challenge you to apply your knowledge of data visualization, probability, inference, modeling, data wrangling, organization, regression, and machine learning through practical R data analysis tasks.