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Programming, Data Extraction and Visualisation

Introduction

The aim of this course is to equip the students with basic tools in programming, data extraction and visualization of datasets. Using a learning-by-doing approach, we solve basic problems encountered in data science using Python. The course will be using a blended learning approach with a focus on solving practical problems under guidance by teachers. Data examples for business applications will be given.

Course content

  1. Basics of Python
    • Understand variables and data types.
    • Use statements for automated tasks (conditionals and loops).
    • Write functions.
  2. Data extraction and exploratory analysis
    • Read and write data with Python.
    • Access a sub-set of a dataset, changing parts of the data, etc.
    • Analyze data quality.
    • Compute summary statistics and interpret the results.
  3. Visualization techniques
    • Use univariate plots and multivariate plots to visualize data.
    • Interpret the results of the plots.

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