Learning Objectives: Introduction to Data Science

Introduction to Data Science

  1. Define “data science” and discuss its relation to other fields such as computer science, statistics, and machine learning

  2. List the 3 V’s of data and discuss how they relate to the current practices in data science

  3. Explain what skills are needed by a data scientist

Overview of Tools and Software

  1. Describe what Excel, Python, R, and MySQL are and how they can be used in data science

  2. Define the steps used in the process of computational thinking

  3. Explain how issues of ethics, bias, and privacy can arise in data science