IBM

Data Science with R - Capstone Project

IBM

Data Science with R - Capstone Project

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Jeff Grossman
Yan Luo

Instructors: Jeff Grossman

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Intermediate level
Some related experience required
3 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

111 reviews

Intermediate level
Some related experience required
3 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Write a web scraping program to extract data from an HTML file using HTTP requests and convert the data to a data frame.

  • Prepare data for modelling by handling missing values, formatting and normalizing data, binning, and turning categorical values into numeric values.

  • Interpret datawithexploratory data analysis techniques by calculating descriptive statistics, graphing data, and generating correlation statistics.

  • Build a Shiny app containing a Leaflet map and an interactive dashboard then create a presentation on the project to share with your peers.

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There are 6 modules in this course

In this module, you will be introduced to the capstone project scenario and the real-world problem you will solve throughout this course. You will begin applying the data acquisition techniques learned in earlier courses to collect project data from multiple sources. You will gather data using web scraping methods to extract information from HTML pages and use API requests to retrieve external data such as weather information. The collected datasets will be organized into structured formats, preparing them for further analysis in the subsequent stages of the project.

What's included

2 videos1 assignment3 app items5 plugins

In this module, you will apply data wrangling techniques learned in previous courses to clean and prepare the collected datasets for analysis. Working with the data gathered in Module 1, you will transform raw data into a structured and analysis-ready format. You will clean text data, standardize variables, handle missing values, and perform data transformations such as encoding and normalization. By the end of this module, you will have prepared a reliable dataset that supports meaningful exploration and modeling in later stages of the project.

What's included

1 video1 assignment2 app items3 plugins

At this stage of the capstone project, you will apply the data collection and data wrangling skills developed in the previous modules, along with your prior experience in SQL querying and data visualization. This module focuses on performing Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) to better understand the patterns, relationships, and trends within the prepared datasets. You will work with the datasets generated in earlier modules to explore key variables, identify meaningful insights, and prepare the data for predictive modeling. If you encountered challenges in earlier steps, prepared datasets are available to help you continue progressing through the project. In this module, you will complete a series of hands-on labs that guide you through the essential stages of exploratory analysis.

What's included

1 video1 assignment3 app items3 plugins

In this module, you will apply regression modeling techniques to build predictive models for bike-sharing demand using the prepared dataset. Drawing on modeling concepts learned earlier, you will construct and refine multiple regression models to improve prediction accuracy. You will evaluate model performance using appropriate statistical metrics and interpret the contribution of different predictor variables. This stage represents the transition from data exploration to predictive analysis within your capstone workflow.

What's included

1 video1 assignment2 app items2 plugins

In this module, you will apply your data visualization and application development skills to create an interactive dashboard that presents the results of your predictive analysis. Using R Shiny and visualization tools, you will design a dashboard that enables users to explore predicted bike-sharing demand across locations. This module focuses on transforming analytical results into interactive visual tools that support data-driven decision-making.

What's included

1 video1 assignment1 ungraded lab3 plugins

In this final module, you will consolidate the results of your capstone project into a professional presentation that communicates your workflow, analysis, insights, and predictive results. You will prepare a structured presentation that highlights the project problem, methodology, key findings, and conclusions. This module represents the culmination of your learning journey, where you demonstrate your ability to apply data science skills to solve a real-world problem and communicate your results effectively.

What's included

2 videos3 readings1 peer review1 app item5 plugins

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Jeff Grossman
IBM
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IBM
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