DA 460 - Data Analysis with Software and Programming

5 CR

This course introduces modern software and programming languages for effective data analysis, such as R and Python. Students will learn how to configure software environment, apply programming concepts, build statistical models, and write code to analyze data sets.

Prerequisite(s): BA 240 or DA 310 or MATH 341 with a C or better, and admission into BAS Data Analytics program, or permission of instructor.

Course Outcomes

Choose appropriate techniques to access data
Utilize appropriate program packages
Design and create functions and procedures
Implement programs to build appropriate application models
Create relevant output and graphs
Debug, organize, and comment code
Interpret results and clearly state conclusions in reports and presentations with close attention to detail

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