Ethical Issues in Data Science
Explore essential ethical considerations in data science, from privacy and algorithmic bias to professional ethics and healthcare applications.
Course Cost
Free course
Beginner
Skill Level
22 Hours
Self-paced lessons
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Vital Skills for Data Science Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
What you'll learn
Identify and analyze ethical challenges in data science
Apply ethical frameworks to real-world scenarios
Understand privacy and security implications
Evaluate algorithmic bias and fairness
Assess ethical considerations in healthcare applications
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
6.75 Hours PreRecorded video
4 quizzes
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
FullTime access
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There are 5 modules in this course
This comprehensive course examines ethical challenges in modern data science. Students explore fundamental ethical frameworks and their application to real-world scenarios in data science and computing. Topics include privacy concerns, security breaches, professional ethics in tech companies, algorithmic bias, facial recognition technologies, and ethical implications of AI in healthcare. The curriculum combines theoretical foundations with practical case studies, encouraging critical thinking about ethical decision-making in data science careers.
Ethical Foundations
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
Internet, Privacy, and Security
Module 2 · 4 Hours to complete
Professional Ethics
Module 3 · 4 Hours to complete
Algorithmic Bias
Module 4 · 6 Hours to complete
Medical Applications and Implications
Module 5 · 5 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
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