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CSCI 8 - Foundations of Data Science


4 units
3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
Prerequisite: MATH 67  or MATH 73  or MATH 80  with minimum grade of C or appropriate assessment
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU

This course examines the foundations of data science from three perspectives: inferential thinking, computational thinking, and real-world relevance. The course combines programming skills and statistical inference to ask questions and explore problems encountered in real-world datasets, from multiple fields of study, career paths, and everyday life. It also delves into social and legal issues surrounding data analysis, including issues of privacy and data ownership.



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