Class 8: Introduction to Data Science
Summary: Establish foundational data science concepts, methodologies, and the data-driven decision-making paradigm.
Learning Objectives:
- Define data science and its role in organizational contexts
- Understand the data science workflow from problem to solution
- Identify data types, structures, and sources
Key Topics:
- Data science lifecycle: Question formulation, data collection, analysis, and communication
- Types of data: Structured, semi-structured, and unstructured
- Data science applications across industries
- Roles within data science teams: analysts, scientists, engineers
Activities:
- Case study analysis of successful data science projects
- Data landscape mapping exercise
- Personal data science career pathway exploration