ADTA 5120 - Introduction to Data Analytics

3 hours

Provides an introduction to fundamental concepts of data science, including data-informed decision making, research design, data acquisition and management, statistical analysis software and programming, communicating and operationalizing analysis results, and data ethics. Focuses on applications of data science methods in framing and answering strategic questions facing decision makers in a variety of organizations – from marketing to policing. Topics presented are explored in depth in later courses.

Prerequisite(s): None.