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Introduction to Data Science

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Learn life cycle of data, time series, and more beneficial skills with Introduction to Data Science.

What you learn in Introduction to Data Science ?

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Introduction to Data Science
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Life Cycle of Data
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A/B Testing
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Time Series
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SQL and NoSQL
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Big Data

About this Free Certificate Course

To keep up with the ever-evolving aspects of data and its domains, data handling and analysis have become crucial to understanding the information that comes attached to it, and that is exactly why data science has come such a long way. Data science is gradually conquering the world in all its glory, and that's why it's one of the most sought-after career options today, with millions of people wanting to learn the domain and master it. Data Science may be outlined as the study of information, wherever it comes from, what it represents, and also the ways by which it may be reworked into valuable inputs and resources to form business and IT strategies. In this course, you will understand what is data science and why do we need data science in this fast growing technological world. You will learn about life cyle of data along with idea of statistics and time series along with understanding of database such as SQL and NoSQL. Once you have the initial knowledge about the data, you will how to handle large amount of data using Big Data. This course will introduce you to the world of Data Science and topics related to Data Science.

The faculty for the course is Dr. Abhinanda Sarkar, Ph.D. from Stanford University and Ex-Faculty MIT, is Academic Director at Great Learning for Data Science and Machine Learning Programs.

Course Outline

What and Why Data Science?
Life Cycle of Data
Basic idea of Distribution
A/B Testing
Time Series
Introducti
Big Data - 3Vs
Introduction to SQL and NoSQL
SQL vs NoSQL

This module contains an in-depth explanation of the various pros and cons of SQL and NoSQL.

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Dr. Abhinanda Sarkar

Faculty Director, Great Learning

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Dr. Abhinanda Sarkar is the Academic Director at Great Learning for Data Science and Machine Learning Programs. Dr. Sarkar received his B.Stat. and M.Stat. degrees from the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) and a Ph.D. in Statistics from Stanford University. He has taught applied mathematics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT); been on the research staff at IBM; led Quality, Engineering Development, and Analytics functions at General Electric (GE); served as Associate Dean at the MYRA School of Business; and co-founded OmiX Labs.

Dr. Sarkar’s publications, patents, and technical leadership have been in applying probabilistic models, statistical data analysis, and machine learning to diverse areas such as experimental physics, computer vision, text mining, wireless networks, e-commerce, credit risk, retail finance, engineering reliability, renewable energy, and infectious diseases, His teaching has mostly been on statistical theory, methods, and algorithms; together with application topics such as financial modeling, quality management, and data mining.

Dr. Sarkar is a certified Master Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma and Design for Six Sigma. He has been visiting faculty at Stanford and ISI and continues to teach at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM-Bangalore) and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc). Over the years, he has designed and conducted numerous corporate training sessions for technology and business professionals. He is a recipient of the ISI Alumni Association Medal, IBM Invention Achievement Awards, and the Radhakrishan Mentor Award from GE India

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the three main concepts of Data Science?

Data Science is a domain that involves extracting insights from an extensive amount of data using different scientific methods, processes, and algorithms. Visualization, Statistics, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning are important Data Science concepts.

Is intro to Data Science Easy?

Based on the opinions of the people, the scale changes. Data Science, without a doubt, is a challenging course, but to make it manageable, you must be thorough with your basics. Hence, learning the basics of Data Science is comparatively easy when conveyed and understood well.

What are the four components of Data Science?

Data Strategy, Data Engineering, Data Analysis and Models, and Data Visualization and Operationalization are the four components of Data Science. 

Where can I learn the basics of Data Science for free?

You can search on the web for the free materials available on Data Science, and you will find plenty of articles, blogs, and other free resources on the web. If you want to enroll in a free Data Science course, you can register in the free course Great Learning offers and secure free certificate.

Will I get a certificate after completing this introduction to Data Science free course?

Yes, you will get a certificate of completion for Introduction to Data Science after completing all the modules and cracking the assessment. The assessment tests your knowledge of the subject and badges your skills.

How much does this introduction to Data Science course cost?

It is an entirely free course from Great Learning Academy. anyone interested in learning the basics of introduction to Data Science can get started with this course.

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Once you enroll in the introduction to Data Science course, you have lifetime access to it. So, you can log in anytime and learn it for free online.

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Yes, you can enroll in as many courses as you want from Great Learning Academy. There is no limit to the number of courses you can enroll in at once, but since the courses offered by Great Learning Academy are free, we suggest you learn one by one to get the best out of the subject.

Why choose Great Learning Academy for this free introduction to Data Science course?

Great Learning Academy provides this introduction to Data Science course for free online. The course is self-paced and helps you understand various topics that fall under the subject with solved problems and demonstrated examples. The course is carefully designed, keeping in mind to cater to both beginners and professionals, and is delivered by subject experts. Great Learning is a global ed-tech platform dedicated to developing competent professionals. Great Learning Academy is an initiative by Great Learning that offers in-demand free online courses to help people advance in their jobs. More than 5 million learners from 140 countries have benefited from Great Learning Academy's free online courses with certificates. It is a one-stop place for all of a learner's goals.

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Yes, once you enroll in the course, you will have lifetime access, where you can log in and learn whenever you want to. 

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