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Introduction to Data ScienceBy CloudSwyft Global Systems Inc., Graeme Malcolm

In a Nutshell

In this course, learn the basics of interpreting data, alongside an introduction to statistics and machine learning.

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What kind of person succeeds as a data scientist? You have to be a little bit crazy ... you need to love the data, dream about the data ... Curiosity is a very important thing.

Robert Musson, Principal Data Scientist, Skype, Microsoft Learning

Introduction

The word 'data' describes a set of facts or figures. Using data science, we can begin to extract meaning.

With humanity now generating vast amounts of data, data science is one of the most important tools we have for understanding and managing society.

Graeme Malcolm is a data technology specialist and Senior Content Developer at Microsoft Learning Experiences.

In this FutureLearn course produced by edtech firm Cloudswyft in partnership with Microsoft, Malcolm provides aspiring data scientists with an overview of the field.

The course teaches the basics of interpreting data, statistics, and machine learning.

Students also get the opportunity to practice their skills in a software environment, through Cloudswyft's Hands-On Virtual Labs.

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