Udacity

Introduction to Data Analysis with Pandas and NumPy

Engineering and Technology

Short Description

Learn the 5 key stages of the data analysis process in this hands-on introduction to data analysis.

Long Description

The course Introduction to Data Analysis with Pandas and NumPy on Udacity covers the data analysis process, including the types of problems that data analysts can solve and the five steps involved: questioning, wrangling, exploring, drawing conclusions, and communicating. It also introduces three important Python packages for data analysis: NumPy, pandas, and Matplotlib. The course teaches how to use Jupyter Notebooks to combine text, equations, code, and visualizations, as well as how to create and navigate through notebooks using keyboard shortcuts and magic keywords. It covers exploring and inspecting data, including formulating questions, data wrangling, and using pandas to gather and assess data. The course also covers manipulating data using pandas and NumPy, including data cleaning, filtering, fixing column data types, and combining and expanding data. Finally, it teaches how to communicate results using pandas to summarize datasets, create visualizations, draw conclusions from data using descriptive statistics and visualizations, and present findings with numbers and visuals. The course culminates in a project where students analyze a dataset, perform data wrangling, draw conclusions, and present their findings using Jupyter Notebook, NumPy, and pandas.

Course Details

Duration
4 weeks
Difficulty
Intermediate
Format
Short Course
Price
USD399.00
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Udacity
Description
Udacity is an online learning platform that offers a wide range of courses and programs in various fields such as technology, business, data science, and artificial intelligence. It was founded in 2012 by Sebastian Thrun, David Stavens, and Mike Sokolsky with the aim of providing accessible and affordable education to individuals worldwide. Udacity's courses are designed in collaboration with industry experts and leading companies, ensuring that the content is relevant and up-to-date. The platform offers both self-paced courses and guided programs, allowing learners to choose the learning style that suits them best. Udacity also provides career services and support, including resume reviews, interview preparation, and job placement assistance, to help learners transition into their desired careers.