Foundations in Data Science

3 Credits · Level: Graduate, Undergraduate

IMPORTANT: This class meeting time is only for students who have taken Econ 2120: Intro to Econometrics or equivalent in undergrad. This course provides an introduction to data science and its applications in business, economics, and society. This course teaches a foundational set of tools for data analysis and exposes students to critical thinking required for interpreting results. Students will learn relevant algorithms and techniques for data analysis through examples drawn across the social sciences. This class features a significant “hands-on” component as well as live classroom discussion, including guest speakers across business, academia, and government.