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Data Understanding and Visualization

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Data Understanding and Visualization

Instructor: Di Wu

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

3 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Understand and communicate the various statistical aspects of datasets, including measures of central tendency, variation, location, and correlation.

  • Utilize Pandas for data manipulation and preparation to set the foundation for data visualization.

  • Utilize Matplotlib and Seaborn to create accurate and meaningful data visualizations.

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Assessments

5 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Data Wrangling with Python Specialization
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There are 4 modules in this course

The "Data Understanding and Visualization" course provides students with essential statistical concepts to comprehend and analyze datasets effectively. Participants will learn about central tendency, variation, location, correlation, and other fundamental statistical measures. Additionally, the course introduces data visualization techniques using Pandas, Matplotlib, and Seaborn packages, enabling students to present data visually with appropriate plots for accurate and efficient communication.

Learning Objectives: 1. Understand and communicate the various aspects of statistics of datasets, including measures of central tendency, variation, location, and correlation. 2. Gain insights into basic statistical concepts and use them to describe dataset characteristics effectively. 3. Utilize Pandas for data manipulation and preparation to set the foundation for data visualization. 4. Master the utilization of Matplotlib and Seaborn to create accurate and meaningful data visualizations. 5. Choose appropriate plot types for different data types and research questions to enhance data comprehension and communication. Throughout the course, students will actively engage in practical exercises and projects, enabling them to explore statistical concepts, conduct data analysis, and effectively communicate insights through compelling visualizations. Throughout the course, students will actively engage in practical exercises and projects that involve statistical analysis and data visualization. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to explore, analyze, and communicate insights from datasets effectively through descriptive statistics and compelling visualizations.

The "Data Statistics" week provides students with a fundamental understanding of statistics as it relates to data analysis. You will explore essential statistical concepts, including measures of central tendency, variation, location, correlation, and other key statistical measures. This week serves as a crucial foundation for students to develop your data analysis and interpretation skills.

What's included

1 video5 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

1 videoβ€’Total 18 minutes
  • Data Statisticsβ€’18 minutes
5 readingsβ€’Total 221 minutes
  • Course Updates and Accessibility Supportβ€’1 minute
  • Assessment Strategyβ€’30 minutes
  • Activity Strategyβ€’10 minutes
  • Data Statistics Demoβ€’60 minutes
  • Data Statistics Case Studyβ€’120 minutes
1 assignmentβ€’Total 30 minutes
  • Data Statistics Quizβ€’30 minutes
1 discussion promptβ€’Total 120 minutes
  • Data Statistics Exploration Exerciseβ€’120 minutes

The "Data Visualization with Pandas" week focuses on uilizing the Pandas package to create effective and insightful data visualizations. You will learn various data visualization techniques to present and communicate data in a clear and concise manner, enhancing your ability to derive valuable insights from datasets.

What's included

1 video2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

1 videoβ€’Total 18 minutes
  • Data Visualization with Pandasβ€’18 minutes
2 readingsβ€’Total 180 minutes
  • Data Visualization with Pandas Demoβ€’60 minutes
  • Data Visualization with Pandas Case Studyβ€’120 minutes
1 assignmentβ€’Total 30 minutes
  • Data Visualization with Pandas Quizβ€’30 minutes
1 discussion promptβ€’Total 120 minutes
  • Data Visualization with Pandas Exploration Exerciseβ€’120 minutes

The "Data Visualization with Matplotlib" week focuses utilizing the Matplotlib package to create visually appealing and informative data visualizations. You will learn various data visualization techniques to effectively present and communicate data insights, enabling you to derive valuable information from datasets.

What's included

1 video2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

1 videoβ€’Total 17 minutes
  • Data Visualization with Matplotlibβ€’17 minutes
2 readingsβ€’Total 180 minutes
  • Data Visualization with Matplotlib Demoβ€’60 minutes
  • Data Visualization with Matplotlib Case Studyβ€’120 minutes
1 assignmentβ€’Total 30 minutes
  • Data Visualization with Matplotlibb Quizβ€’30 minutes
1 discussion promptβ€’Total 120 minutes
  • Data Visualization with Matplotlib Exploration Exerciseβ€’120 minutes

The "Data Visualization with Seaborn" week focuses on utilizing the Seaborn package to create sophisticated and visually appealing data visualizations. You will learn various data visualization techniques using Seaborn to effectively present and communicate complex data patterns and relationships, empowering you to gain valuable insights from datasets.

What's included

1 video2 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt

1 videoβ€’Total 40 minutes
  • Data Visualization with Seabornβ€’40 minutes
2 readingsβ€’Total 180 minutes
  • Data Visualization with Seaborns Demoβ€’60 minutes
  • Data Visualization with Seaborn Case Studyβ€’120 minutes
2 assignmentsβ€’Total 90 minutes
  • Data Visualization with Seaborn Quizβ€’30 minutes
  • Self Reflectionβ€’60 minutes
1 discussion promptβ€’Total 120 minutes
  • Data Visualization with Seaborn Exploration Exerciseβ€’120 minutes

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