In this course, you will learn to think like a data scientist and ask questions of your data. You will use interactive features in MATLAB to extract subsets of data and to compute statistics on groups of related data. You will learn to use MATLAB to automatically generate code so you can learn syntax as you explore. You will also use interactive documents, called live scripts, to capture the steps of your analysis, communicate the results, and provide interactive controls allowing others to experiment by selecting groups of data.
This course is part of the Practical Data Science with MATLAB Specialization
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
2 hours to complete
Introduction to the Data Science Workflow
In this module you’ll learn about the key steps in a data science workflow and begin exploring a data set using a script provided for you. As you work with the file, take note of the different elements in the script. As you progress through the course, you’ll create a similar script yourself.
2 hours to complete
11 videos (Total 39 min), 4 readings, 2 quizzes
11 videos
Overview of Exploratory Data Analysis with MATLAB2m
Instructor Introduction2m
Why Do We Need Data Science?4m
MATLAB as a Data Science Tool5m
How to ask Good Questions of Your Data2m
Interactive Data Exploration3m
Getting Started with MATLAB4m
Overview of the Data Science Workflow3m
The Workflow in Practice4m
Summary of Module 1: The Data Science Workflow1m
4 readings
Use a Live Script: Explore 2013 Tornado Events30m
Download and Install MATLAB15m
Data and Code Files10m
Introduction to Storm Events Data15m
2 practice exercises
Tell us why you're here2m
Quiz 1: Introduction to Data Science30m
3 hours to complete
Importing Data
In this module you’ll import data into MATLAB, customize the import options, and generate code to automate the process. You’ll also work with different types of data, such as numeric, dates, and text.
3 hours to complete
8 videos (Total 20 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes
8 videos
How Data is stored2m
How MATLAB Represents Data3m
How to Use the Import Tool3m
MATLAB Data Types4m
Why Automate the Import Process?1m
Generating and Reusing Code2m
Summary of Module 2: Importing Data1m
1 reading
Overview of MATLAB Data Types1h 30m
2 practice exercises
Practice Quiz30m
Quiz 2: Importing Data45m
1 hour to complete
Visualizing and Filtering Data
In this module you’ll create visualizations and learn how to customize figures. You’ll also filter your data to select only what is needed for your analysis. You’ll create new tables and save them to use in the future or share with others outside of MATLAB.
1 hour to complete
5 videos (Total 15 min)
5 videos
Plotting Data Contained in Tables4m
Selecting Data from Tables3m
Accessing and Creating Table Variables4m
Summary of Module 3: Visualizing and Filtering Data1m
3 practice exercises
Practice Selecting Data6m
Practice Questions5m
Quiz 3: Visualizing and Accessing Data in Tables45m
7 hours to complete
Performing Calculations
In this module you’ll write small pieces of code to extend your analysis. You’ll calculate summary statistics on groups of data and determine if variables are correlated. You’ll extend your ability to filter data to defining conditions across multiple variables. You’ll also modify categorical data to remove, combine, or create new categories to use for defining groups.
7 hours to complete
11 videos (Total 41 min), 4 readings, 11 quizzes
11 videos
Basic Mathematical Operations3m
Using Vectors4m
Using Functions2m
Calculating Summary Statistics2m
Correlations Between Variables3m
Accessing Subsets of Data5m
Introduction to Categorical Data5m
Performing Calculations by Category3m
Visualizing Results5m
Summary of Module 4: Performing Calculations1m
4 readings
Performing Calculations30m
Performing Calculations with Vectors45m
Relational and Logical Operators30m
Calculations by Group45m
1 practice exercise
Quiz 4: Exploratory Data Analysis1h 10m
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM EXPLORATORY DATA ANALYSIS WITH MATLAB
by MIAug 2, 2020
Amazing Course !!!!!! Lot of practical skill is gained here !!! Thanks MathWorks !! The instructors were great! I wish one day I will join MathWorks and teach in this platform with them!!!
by PMApr 29, 2020
It was a great feeling of satisfaction after completing the final project. Exploratory and basics of Data Science with a blend of MATLAB were presented in a very interactive manner.
by RMJul 27, 2020
Impressed with the usefulness of the methods covered. It was a survey course that had just enough depth to spark some interest. Will continue with the rest of the series.
by VSJul 14, 2020
The content of this course is just enough for proper understanding of the concepts and teaching methodology followed by the instructors is amazing and perfect.
About the Practical Data Science with MATLAB Specialization
Do you find yourself in an industry or field that increasingly uses data to answer questions? Are you working with an overwhelming amount of data and need to make sense of it? Do you want to avoid becoming a full-time software developer or statistician to do meaningful tasks with your data?
Completing this specialization will give you the skills and confidence you need to achieve practical results in Data Science quickly. Being able to visualize, analyze, and model data are some of the most in-demand career skills from fields ranging from healthcare, to the auto industry, to tech startups.
This specialization assumes you have domain expertise in a technical field and some exposure to computational tools, such as spreadsheets. To be successful in completing the courses, you should have some background in basic statistics (histograms, averages, standard deviation, curve fitting, interpolation).
Throughout this specialization, you will be using MATLAB. MATLAB is the go-to choice for millions of people working in engineering and science, and provides the capabilities you need to accomplish your data science tasks. You will be provided with free access to MATLAB for the duration of the specialization to complete your work.
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