John Wiley & Sons

Foundations of Data Science and Statistical Methods

John Wiley & Sons

Foundations of Data Science and Statistical Methods

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

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8 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

8 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Understand the fundamental concepts, workflows, and real-world applications of data science.

  • Apply basic statistical methods to analyze and interpret datasets effectively.

  • Implement data collection, ingestion, and storage techniques for structured data management.

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April 2026

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4 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

In this section, we define data science, differentiate it from machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI), examine key real-world applications, and discuss best practices throughout the data science life cycle.

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1 video6 readings1 assignment

In this section, we cover essential mathematics for data science, including calculus, probability distributions, inferential statistics, and linear algebra, highlighting their roles in data analysis, modeling, and algorithm development.

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1 video11 readings1 assignment

In this section, we identify common data sources, explain data acquisition and ingestion methods such as batch and streaming, and evaluate structured and unstructured storage solutions for effective data management and analytics.

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1 video8 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) techniques for various variable types, interpret common data visualizations, and address frequent data quality issues critical for robust data science analysis.

What's included

1 video8 readings1 assignment

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