Introduction to Data Analysis

The main goal of the course is acquisition of knowledge about the mathematical and statistical basics underlying the main ideas and approaches used in data science. This is achieved through setting and solving typical tasks, which a researcher in the field of data science can face in his work. You will get practical skills in working with data analysis tools used in different spheres of human activity. You will be acquainted with the main tasks, methods and basic algorithms, as well as with the spheres of their practical applications. You will know how applied problems of data processing and analysis are being solved. You will be acquainted with the main concepts of artificial neural networks and the ways they are being trained.

Online

The course does not require any special training

1. Data and Big Data Analysis: Approaches, Functions and Software Tools
2. Basic Characteristics of Data. Distributions, Statistics and Regressions.
3. Clustering and Dimensionality Reduction
4. Machine Learning and Artificial Neural Networks

Upon completion of this course, students will know:
1. methods of data analysis
2. basic characteristics of data

Upon completion of this course, students will get:
1. skills of analyze data using various tools

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. skills of working in specialized software

The course is aimed at the formation of general learning competencies for Bachelor’s and Specialists’ programs, as well as other competencies included in the education program.

ПК-2 Способность самостоятельно осуществлять постановку задачи статистического анализа и оценивания в избранной предметной области, выбор и применение статистического инструментария и программных средств.

ПК-3 Способность самостоятельно осваивать новые методы прикладной и математической статистики для их использования в аналитической работе.

ПК-4 Способность осознанно применять методы математической и дескриптивной статистики для анализа количественных данных, содержательно интерпретировать результаты