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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

RS

May 5, 2020

This was mostly review for me though probability especially Beyes Theorem derivation was new. The instructors provided clear often refreshing ways to look at material.

Thank you for a great class!!

VS

Sep 22, 2020

This course syllabus is great. It starts wonderfully. Week 1 to 4 is taught by Paul Bendich, and Daniel Egger the instruction is awesome. Effective way to refresh and add the Data Science math skills!

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By Katrina E

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Oct 1, 2020

I chose this course because it said it was for beginners but the content was extremely difficult and was not at a beginner level at all. The presenter assumed knowledge and the presenter himself made errors during his presentation and did not explain concepts well. The quiz was very difficult to attempt because the questions often went beyond what was in the course. Do not attempt this course if you do not have actuarial science level.

By Mahdi S

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Oct 15, 2020

I expected much much much more than what I was exposed to in this course. The video companions could be more detailed, having more examples (I believe math is learnt via examples) and the lectures, especially in the third and fourth weeks were amazingly disengaging.

By Krishnachandran R

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Dec 29, 2020

Please give the certificate sir.

Why didn't i get certificate? I have tried a lot to get this one, i have lost sleep for many nights. Im coming from a poor family. I dont have enough money with me. If i get this certificate it will help for my career.

Help me sir..

By Fernando M M E

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May 11, 2021

I think this is not the best course to start with for the data science learning path. The first half was maybe too easy and the second half was hard and confusing. It's discouraging for a person who is just starting with data science.

By Sitalakshmi I

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Sep 19, 2020

The course was not properly taught. There should have been more quizzes, more systemic approach to explaining the problems and solutions. Also the feedback after exams and quizzes were non existent

By Ranjan B

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May 16, 2020

The course provides very basics concepts of Mathematics and Statistics.This course would help those who needs fundamental acquaintance with basic theorems of Mathematics and Statistics.

By Jennifer N C

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May 2, 2021

j guess I would be better suited to a course for pre-beginner beginner levels. This has been over my head since the first video.

By Valentyn B

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Oct 31, 2020

First, its too easy, almost intuitional. Then it overwhelms you with a plethora of formulas, no mathematical logic provided.

By Cassidy O

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Jan 18, 2021

very poor instructional videos. videos and examples in videos are extremely hard to follow and not well-organized.

By Vishwang B

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Jul 4, 2020

Found too many errors in both content and quizzes. Good basic course for beginners. But, the errors must be fixed

By Grace B

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Apr 15, 2022

DIdn't get concepts after watching videos, had to do extra research to understand.

By Jared L

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Jul 1, 2020

Numerous errors in the videos, very bad audio quality. Not worth the time.

By ARNAV K

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Aug 26, 2024

My grade was too low even if the marks in the quiz were good

By Daniel C

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Jul 6, 2022

Too basic in first three weeks. Week 4 hard to understand.

By Miguel P M

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Jul 3, 2019

Extremely Basic. Not useful for DataScience in my oppinion.

By A S D

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Jul 1, 2020

I UNDERSTOOD MY DOUET IN THIS COURSE CLEAR IN DATA SCINCE

By Andrés D

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Jul 2, 2024

It appears to be for free , but at the need it is not.

By Ishwariyalakshmi E

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Jul 5, 2020

I don't recieve the certificate the course is good

By Sumit B

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Apr 30, 2020

I want to unenroll from this course

By Pierre L

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Apr 24, 2020

Too many typos in the videos

By HARIHARAN .

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Apr 27, 2023

CHANGING NAME IT ASK MONEY

By Asdoost

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Jun 9, 2020

Terrible, just terrible!

By Kavin K G

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Aug 5, 2024

Very complex language

By Mohamed A A E S A

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Jul 2, 2022

worst ever

By Youssef A

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Sep 12, 2020

too basic