Principles of Data Science with R

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Provides a foundation for the practice of data science, with an emphasis on the statistical thinking and computer programming required to collect, prepare, and analyze data. Students will explore and implement the data science life cycle in locally relevant contexts. Using the R programming language, the course focuses on the fundamental skills of data manipulation, exploratory data analysis, and data visualization. A key component of the curriculum is learning to ethically communicate findings and to consider the broader impacts of data-driven decisions.