Data Science Curriculum
Last Updated on July 24, 2023 by Editorial Team
Author(s): Benjamin Obi Tayo Ph.D.
Originally published on Towards AI.
Recommended curriculum for intro-level data science self-study
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As a data science educator, lots of people interested in getting into data science have contacted me for guidance on how to get into the field of data science. This article will discuss the recommended topics that one has to study to build essential skills in data science.
The topics presented here, if studied thoroughly, will provide the minimum background needed to start doing data science. This curriculum could also be used for designing an introductory college-level course in data science.
Keep in mind that knowledge acquired from courses alone will not make you a data… Read the full blog for free on Medium.
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