Data Science & Machine Learning Fundamentals

We'll start by defining the skills, tools, and roles behind data science that work together to create insights. We'll then walk through regression and classification—the most common predictive and statistical techniques. Finally, we will understand why having a basic understanding of data science outputs is essential to all business stakeholders and how we can use those outputs to make business decisions.

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This module introduces the fundamental concepts of data science, covering definitions, types of analysis, necessary skills, and the data science process. It explores machine learning terminology, different types of data science models, common tools used in the field, and various data science roles. The module also briefly touches on artificial intelligence and its relationship to data science.

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This module covers regression analysis, focusing on theory, business objectives, and implementation techniques. Topics include simple and multiple linear regression, ordinary least squares method, coefficient interpretation, training and testing data, and issues of underfitting and overfitting. The module demonstrates practical applications through Excel and Python examples, and introduces various regression techniques beyond linear regression.

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This module explores classification techniques in data science, covering theory and business applications. It introduces various classification models including logistic regression, decision trees, K-nearest neighbors, support vector machines, and Naive Bayes. The module also covers evaluation metrics like the confusion matrix, discusses overfitting and underfitting issues, and demonstrates practical applications in Excel and Python.

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This module emphasizes the critical role of leadership in data science projects. It covers how to establish clear model objectives, understand model limitations, and select appropriate evaluation metrics to assess model performance. The module highlights the importance of leadership in guiding data science initiatives and ensuring that technical work aligns with business goals.

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This module covers essential data preparation techniques for data science projects. It includes data cleansing methods, exploratory data analysis (EDA) for different data types, descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and visualization techniques. The module also explains feature selection and engineering concepts, including handling outliers, scaling methods, and grouping/binning approaches. It concludes with training and testing methodologies and demonstrates practical data preparation techniques in Python.

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This module introduces additional advanced analytical techniques beyond basic regression and classification. Topics include ensemble models, unsupervised learning methods, reinforcement learning approaches, neural networks and deep learning, rule-based models, Monte Carlo simulation, and other statistical models. The module provides a brief overview of each technique and its potential applications in data science.

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This module summarizes the key concepts covered throughout the Data Science & Machine Learning Fundamentals course. It recaps the essential techniques, methodologies, and applications of data science discussed in previous modules, providing a comprehensive conclusion to the course material.

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This module consists of a comprehensive assessment to evaluate learners' understanding of the data science and machine learning concepts covered throughout the course. The assessment tests knowledge of fundamental principles, analytical techniques, and practical applications discussed in previous modules.

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