- Derrivatives
- Integrals
- Matrix Algebra
- Diagonalization
- Numerical Analysis
- Derivatives
- Algebra
- Singular Value Decomposition (SVD)
- root-finding
- Partial Derivative
- matrix diagonalization
Expressway to Data Science: Essential Math Specialization
Learn Mathematical Foundations for Data Science. Review key concepts in algebra, calculus, linear algebra, and numerical analysis that are critical for Data Science.

What you will learn
Compute simple derivatives.
Convert between linear systems and matrix notation and use matrix algebra to solve linear systems.
Factor a simple matrix using Singular Value Decomposition (SVD).
Practice working with logarithm properties and how logarithm functions behave graphically.
Skills you will gain
About this Specialization
Applied Learning Project
Learners will complete quizzes in each of the courses in order to test their understanding of the content as they progress. This specialization does not include any projects or final exams as it is meant to be a fast-paced content review to prepare learners for the higher-level maths required in Data Science.
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