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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Data Science Math Skills by Duke University

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About the Course

Data science courses contain math—no avoiding that! This course is designed to teach learners the basic math you will need in order to be successful in almost any data science math course and was created for learners who have basic math skills but may not have taken algebra or pre-calculus. Data Science Math Skills introduces the core math that data science is built upon, with no extra complexity, introducing unfamiliar ideas and math symbols one-at-a-time. Learners who complete this course will master the vocabulary, notation, concepts, and algebra rules that all data scientists must know before moving on to more advanced material. Topics include: ~Set theory, including Venn diagrams ~Properties of the real number line ~Interval notation and algebra with inequalities ~Uses for summation and Sigma notation ~Math on the Cartesian (x,y) plane, slope and distance formulas ~Graphing and describing functions and their inverses on the x-y plane, ~The concept of instantaneous rate of change and tangent lines to a curve ~Exponents, logarithms, and the natural log function. ~Probability theory, including Bayes’ theorem. While this course is intended as a general introduction to the math skills needed for data science, it can be considered a prerequisite for learners interested in the course, "Mastering Data Analysis in Excel," which is part of the Excel to MySQL Data Science Specialization. Learners who master Data Science Math Skills will be fully prepared for success with the more advanced math concepts introduced in "Mastering Data Analysis in Excel." Good luck and we hope you enjoy the course!...

Top reviews

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Apr 16, 2020

Hi it is very helpful to me. Concept is properly explained. I enjoyed learning process. Expect some more courses on data science as well as on python which involves real time application.Thanks a lot.

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Jul 22, 2017

This is neat little course to revise math fundamentals. I generally find learning probability a little tricky. This course helped me a lot in better understanding Bayes Theorem. Thank you professors.

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By Jenirose G

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Sep 30, 2020

Thank you for this opportunity that I've learned more about math skills. Very interesting.

By Nicco H

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Apr 3, 2020

I learned a lot in this course. The assessments are challenging at the same time exciting.

By Bharat S

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Jun 23, 2019

Very informative and engaging course. Examples are very thought provoking. Thanks a bunch.

By kai k

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Mar 1, 2019

it gets quite challenging at the end but its a good refresher. like the pdf helpers a ton!

By Andy P

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Jun 30, 2022

Very clear instruction and good use of real world examples to explain complicated issues.

By Lafayette K N

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Jan 28, 2021

provides real life scenarios that the learner can relate. week 4 is really challenging :)

By Ana A

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Aug 4, 2020

Simple and easy to understand explanation of concepts. A great course! Thank you so much.

By Vanttanai S

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May 24, 2020

Good for beginner to study and someone who want to repeat the old knowledge in university

By Mr. P D

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May 12, 2020

That was such a good course I have seen on the Coursera.

Thanx for Teaching Me this course

By Dr. J V S

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May 8, 2020

This course is very good. During this course i recalled and tested my mathematics basics.

By Md. N I

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May 30, 2025

This is really helpful for me to get the perfect basic idea of Data Science Math Skills.

By Mahesh M

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Jan 11, 2021

Excellent overview of foundational skills needed. Great instructors and course material.

By Monica.S

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Aug 15, 2020

Nice experience... Lot of information gathered in this coursera.... Thank you so much...

By Ezra P S

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May 10, 2020

A very good course with clear explanation and Higher-order-thinking skills problem sets.

By Suresh K S

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Apr 23, 2020

Its is really worth spending my valuable time to gain this exposure to Basic math skills

By R S

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Feb 21, 2020

Good refreshment of your highschool math knowledge if you haven't done math for a while.

By Ding Q

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Jul 27, 2019

It helps you build the basic math skills in easy introducing way and you would enjoy it!

By Luis S P

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Apr 12, 2022

Curso básico de matemáticas. Ideal para refrescar conceptos aprendidos en el instituto.

By jesus f v r

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Jun 19, 2021

Gracias un excelente curso de formación en habilidades matemáticas de Ciencia de Datos.

By Goodness M

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Jan 3, 2021

I love the question because they probe at your intuitive understanding of the concepts.

By Dangate, A J

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Jul 5, 2020

I like the course only is that I really find it hard to do the probability theory part.

By Lee K H

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May 18, 2020

thanks for the amazing course, but there should be some minor adjustments on the video.

By Amir J

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Sep 8, 2022

Covering really great subjects and the quality of lectures and questions are excellent

By Daniela S

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Aug 29, 2022

Definetitly high recommended

I improve my skills

the information is clear an valuable

By Naykodi N

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Apr 19, 2020

this courses are helpful as well as increase your knowledge.It helpful in our carrier.