INST 627
Foundations of Data Science
An overview of data science, with a focus on the application of inferential statistics to structured datasets. These methods help transform raw data into usable information. Topics include: data processing, descriptive statistics, statistical tests, and multiple regression.
Topics
- data processing
- descriptive statistics
- statistical tests
- and multiple regression
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Restriction: Must be enrolled in a graduate program in INFO; or permission of instructor. Additional Information: This course is structured around R as the main software package.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027