Module: Introduction

Overview. Syllabus. How to succeed.

Learning Outcomes

Understand how this course is organized and basic concepts in data analysis

You understand

how this course is organized
how to succeed in this course
how to analyze data using spreadsheets
programming concepts (variables, functions, iterations) using spreadsheets

Readings

Syllabus

Course Syllabus, Grading, Policies

Introduction to Data Science Foundations

Slides

Foundational Methodology for Data Science

white paper

Linux Commandline

Learning the Shell commands

Experiential Learning

Buy vs Rent

Data Science using Spreadsheet

Hands-on

Install Python

Setup Software Environment

install