What is Data Science?

Overview This course provides a step-by-step introduction to data science, covering key concepts, tools, and techniques. You will explore machine …

What is Data Science?
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What is Data Science?

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What is Data Science? Overview

This course provides a step-by-step introduction to data science, covering key concepts, tools, and techniques. You will explore machine learning, data preparation, feature selection, and model evaluation. The course also includes hands-on practice with Python libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, and Matplotlib. By the end, you will be able to work with real-world datasets, build predictive models, and confidently make data-driven decisions.

Learning Outcomes

  • Explain fundamental data science concepts and machine learning techniques.
  • Set up and prepare the system environment for data science projects.
  • Use Python to manipulate data and perform key operations.
  • Understand and apply data pre-processing techniques effectively.
  • Explore data visualisation methods to analyse datasets.
  • Select relevant features using various feature selection techniques.
  • Evaluate machine learning models using different performance metrics.
  • Compare different algorithms to choose the best fit for a given problem.
  • Improve model performance using ensemble methods and parameter tuning.
  • Deploy machine learning models for real-time predictions.

Who Is This Course For

This course is ideal for beginners who want to enter the field of data science and learn its core concepts. It is also suitable for professionals looking to enhance their skills in data analysis and machine learning. If you are a student, job seeker, or working professional in fields such as IT, business, or engineering, this course will help you build a strong foundation in data science. No prior experience is required, making it perfect for anyone eager to explore data-driven decision-making.

Eligibility Requirements

This course is open to anyone with a basic understanding of computers and mathematics. No prior programming experience is needed, but familiarity with analytical thinking can be helpful. A willingness to learn and explore new concepts is essential to succeed in this course.

Entry Requirements

  • Age Requirement: Applicants must be 16 or older, making the course accessible to both young learners and adults.
  • Academic Background: No prior qualifications required, open to all backgrounds.
  • Language Proficiency: A good understanding of English is essential, as all lessons are in English.
  • Numeracy Skills: Basic writing and numeracy skills are needed to follow the course content.

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  • Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result;
  • The UK & internationally recognised accredited
  • Access to course content on mobile, tablet or desktop from anywhere, anytime;
  • The benefit of career advancement opportunities;
  • 24/7 student support via email.

Career Path

A career in data science offers a wide range of opportunities across industries such as healthcare, finance, retail, and technology. Completing this course can lead to roles like data analyst, machine learning engineer, and business intelligence professional. As businesses rely more on data, skilled data science professionals are in high demand. You can expect career growth in areas such as artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, and big data solutions.

Course Curriculum

Course Overview & Table of Contents
Course Overview & Table of Contents 00:09:00
Introduction to Machine Learning - Part 1 - Concepts , Definitions and Types
Introduction to Machine Learning – Part 1 – Concepts , Definitions and Types 00:05:00
Introduction to Machine Learning - Part 2 - Classifications and Applications
Introduction to Machine Learning – Part 2 – Classifications and Applications 00:06:00
System and Environment preparation - Part 1
System and Environment preparation – Part 1 00:04:00
System and Environment preparation - Part 2
System and Environment preparation – Part 2 00:06:00
Learn Basics of python - Assignment
Learn Basics of python – Assignment 1 00:10:00
Learn Basics of python - Assignment
Learn Basics of python – Assignment 2 00:09:00
Learn Basics of python - Functions
Learn Basics of python – Functions 00:04:00
Learn Basics of python - Data Structures
Learn Basics of python – Data Structures 00:12:00
Learn Basics of NumPy - NumPy Array
Learn Basics of NumPy – NumPy Array 00:06:00
Learn Basics of NumPy - NumPy Data
Learn Basics of NumPy – NumPy Data 00:08:00
Learn Basics of NumPy - NumPy Arithmetic
Learn Basics of NumPy – NumPy Arithmetic 00:04:00
Learn Basics of Matplotlib
Learn Basics of Matplotlib 00:07:00
Learn Basics of Pandas - Part 1
Learn Basics of Pandas – Part 1 00:06:00
Learn Basics of Pandas - Part 2
Learn Basics of Pandas – Part 2 00:07:00
Understanding the CSV data file
Understanding the CSV data file 00:09:00
Load and Read CSV data file using Python Standard Library
Load and Read CSV data file using Python Standard Library 00:09:00
Load and Read CSV data file using NumPy
Load and Read CSV data file using NumPy 00:04:00
Load and Read CSV data file using Pandas
Load and Read CSV data file using Pandas 00:05:00
Dataset Summary - Peek, Dimensions and Data Types
Dataset Summary – Peek, Dimensions and Data Types 00:09:00
Dataset Summary - Class Distribution and Data Summary
Dataset Summary – Explaining Correlation 00:11:00
Dataset Summary - Explaining Correlation
Dataset Summary – Class Distribution and Data Summary 00:09:00
Dataset Summary - Explaining Skewness - Gaussian and Normal Curve
Dataset Summary – Explaining Skewness – Gaussian and Normal Curve 00:07:00
Dataset Visualization - Using Histograms
Dataset Visualization – Using Histograms 00:07:00
Dataset Visualization - Using Density Plots
Dataset Visualization – Using Density Plots 00:06:00
Dataset Visualization - Box and Whisker Plots
Dataset Visualization – Box and Whisker Plots 00:05:00
Multivariate Dataset Visualization - Correlation Plots
Multivariate Dataset Visualization – Correlation Plots 00:08:00
Multivariate Dataset Visualization - Scatter Plots
Multivariate Dataset Visualization – Scatter Plots 00:05:00
Data Preparation (Pre-Processing) - Introduction
Data Preparation (Pre-Processing) – Introduction 00:09:00
Data Preparation - Re-scaling Data - Part 1
Data Preparation – Re-scaling Data – Part 1 00:09:00
Data Preparation - Re-scaling Data - Part 2
Data Preparation – Re-scaling Data – Part 2 00:09:00
Data Preparation - Standardizing Data - Part 1
Data Preparation – Standardizing Data – Part 1 00:07:00
Data Preparation - Standardizing Data - Part 2
Data Preparation – Standardizing Data – Part 2 00:04:00
Data Preparation - Normalizing Data
Data Preparation – Normalizing Data 00:08:00
Data Preparation - Binarizing Data
Data Preparation – Binarizing Data 00:06:00
Feature Selection - Introduction
Feature Selection – Introduction 00:07:00
Feature Selection - Uni-variate Part 1 - Chi-Squared Test
Feature Selection – Uni-variate Part 1 – Chi-Squared Test 00:09:00
Feature Selection - Uni-variate Part 2 - Chi-Squared Test
Feature Selection – Uni-variate Part 2 – Chi-Squared Test 00:10:00
Feature Selection - Recursive Feature Elimination
Feature Selection – Recursive Feature Elimination 00:11:00
Feature Selection - Principal Component Analysis (PCA)
Feature Selection – Principal Component Analysis (PCA) 00:09:00
Feature Selection - Feature Importance
Feature Selection – Feature Importance 00:06:00
Refresher Session - The Mechanism of Re-sampling, Training and Testing
Refresher Session – The Mechanism of Re-sampling, Training and Testing 00:12:00
Algorithm Evaluation Techniques - Introduction
Algorithm Evaluation Techniques – Introduction 00:07:00
Algorithm Evaluation Techniques - Train and Test Set
Algorithm Evaluation Techniques – Train and Test Set 00:11:00
Algorithm Evaluation Techniques - K-Fold Cross Validation
Algorithm Evaluation Techniques – K-Fold Cross Validation 00:09:00
Algorithm Evaluation Techniques - Leave One Out Cross Validation
Algorithm Evaluation Techniques – Leave One Out Cross Validation 00:05:00
Algorithm Evaluation Techniques - Repeated Random Test-Train Splits
Algorithm Evaluation Techniques – Repeated Random Test-Train Splits 00:07:00
Algorithm Evaluation Metrics - Introduction
Algorithm Evaluation Metrics – Introduction 00:09:00
Algorithm Evaluation Metrics - Classification Accuracy
Algorithm Evaluation Metrics – Classification Accuracy 00:08:00
Algorithm Evaluation Metrics - Log Loss
Algorithm Evaluation Metrics – Log Loss 00:03:00
Algorithm Evaluation Metrics - Area Under ROC Curve
Algorithm Evaluation Metrics – Area Under ROC Curve 00:06:00
Algorithm Evaluation Metrics - Confusion Matrix
Algorithm Evaluation Metrics – Confusion Matrix 00:10:00
Algorithm Evaluation Metrics - Classification Report
Algorithm Evaluation Metrics – Classification Report 00:04:00
Algorithm Evaluation Metrics - Mean Absolute Error - Dataset Introduction
Algorithm Evaluation Metrics – Mean Absolute Error – Dataset Introduction 00:06:00
Algorithm Evaluation Metrics - Mean Absolute Error
Algorithm Evaluation Metrics – Mean Absolute Error 00:07:00
Algorithm Evaluation Metrics - Mean Square Error
Algorithm Evaluation Metrics – Mean Square Error 00:03:00
Algorithm Evaluation Metrics - R Squared
Algorithm Evaluation Metrics – R Squared 00:04:00
Classification Algorithm Spot Check - Logistic Regression
Classification Algorithm Spot Check – Logistic Regression 00:12:00
Classification Algorithm Spot Check - Linear Discriminant Analysis
Classification Algorithm Spot Check – Linear Discriminant Analysis 00:04:00
Classification Algorithm Spot Check - K-Nearest Neighbors
Classification Algorithm Spot Check – K-Nearest Neighbors 00:05:00
Classification Algorithm Spot Check - Naive Bayes
Classification Algorithm Spot Check – Naive Bayes 00:04:00
Classification Algorithm Spot Check - CART
Classification Algorithm Spot Check – CART 00:04:00
Classification Algorithm Spot Check - Support Vector Machines
Classification Algorithm Spot Check – Support Vector Machines 00:05:00
Regression Algorithm Spot Check - Linear Regression
Regression Algorithm Spot Check – Linear Regression 00:08:00
Regression Algorithm Spot Check - Ridge Regression
Regression Algorithm Spot Check – Ridge Regression 00:03:00
Regression Algorithm Spot Check - Lasso Linear Regression
Regression Algorithm Spot Check – Lasso Linear Regression 00:03:00
Regression Algorithm Spot Check - Elastic Net Regression
Regression Algorithm Spot Check – Elastic Net Regression 00:02:00
Regression Algorithm Spot Check - K-Nearest Neighbors
Regression Algorithm Spot Check – K-Nearest Neighbors 00:06:00
Regression Algorithm Spot Check - CART
Regression Algorithm Spot Check – CART 00:04:00
Regression Algorithm Spot Check - Support Vector Machines (SVM)
Regression Algorithm Spot Check – Support Vector Machines (SVM) 00:04:00
Compare Algorithms - Part 1 : Choosing the best Machine Learning Model
Compare Algorithms – Part 1 : Choosing the best Machine Learning Model 00:09:00
Compare Algorithms - Part 2 : Choosing the best Machine Learning Model
Compare Algorithms – Part 2 : Choosing the best Machine Learning Model 00:05:00
Pipelines : Data Preparation and Data Modelling
Pipelines : Data Preparation and Data Modelling 00:11:00
Pipelines : Feature Selection and Data Modelling
Pipelines : Feature Selection and Data Modelling 00:10:00
Performance Improvement: Ensembles - Voting
Performance Improvement: Ensembles – Voting 00:07:00
Performance Improvement: Ensembles - Bagging
Performance Improvement: Ensembles – Bagging 00:08:00
Performance Improvement: Ensembles - Boosting
Performance Improvement: Ensembles – Boosting 00:05:00
Performance Improvement: Parameter Tuning using Grid Search
Performance Improvement: Ensembles – Voting 00:07:00
Performance Improvement: Parameter Tuning using Random Search
Performance Improvement: Ensembles – Bagging 00:08:00
Export, Save and Load Machine Learning Models : Pickle
Export, Save and Load Machine Learning Models : Pickle 00:10:00
Export, Save and Load Machine Learning Models : Joblib
Export, Save and Load Machine Learning Models : Joblib 00:06:00
Finalizing a Model - Introduction and Steps
Finalizing a Model – Introduction and Steps 00:07:00
Finalizing a Classification Model - The Pima Indian Diabetes Dataset
Finalizing a Classification Model – The Pima Indian Diabetes Dataset 00:07:00
Quick Session: Imbalanced Data Set - Issue Overview and Steps
Quick Session: Imbalanced Data Set – Issue Overview and Steps 00:09:00
Iris Dataset : Finalizing Multi-Class Dataset
Iris Dataset : Finalizing Multi-Class Dataset 00:09:00
Finalizing a Regression Model - The Boston Housing Price Dataset
Finalizing a Regression Model – The Boston Housing Price Dataset 00:08:00
Real-time Predictions: Using the Pima Indian Diabetes Classification Model
Real-time Predictions: Using the Pima Indian Diabetes Classification Model 00:07:00
Real-time Predictions: Using Iris Flowers Multi-Class Classification Dataset
Real-time Predictions: Using Iris Flowers Multi-Class Classification Dataset 00:03:00
Real-time Predictions: Using the Boston Housing Regression Model
Real-time Predictions: Using the Boston Housing Regression Model 00:08:00
Resources
Resources – Data Science & Machine Learning with Python 00:00:00
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