Atlanta Data Conference: Intro to Data Science | Online

About this event

See how the predictive power of data drives modern business.

Step into the world of data science with General Assembly. During our introductory workshop, explore the job Harvard Business Review has dubbed “the sexiest of the 21st century,” and see how modern businesses are harnessing the power of data to drive innovation. Working with real-world case studies, you’ll:

• Learn what data scientists do and the types of problems they solve.
• Walk through the typical data science workflow and see how the pros identify powerful business predictions.
• Explore key tools and processes data scientists use to analyze, visualize, and model data.
• Apply what you’ve learned to a data set to produce your own recommendations.

Prereqs & Preparation

This class requires a computer and strong internet connection. For students on Windows, you’ll need Microsoft Windows 8/10 (32- or 64-bit). For those with Macs, you’ll need the Mac OS X 10.8.5 or higher, up to 10.11.4 (El Capitan). The latest version of Python (current version 3.7). To install Python, complete the following: - Head to Anaconda.com - Click the button to download the version for Python 3.7. - Once downloaded, run the installation prompts.

Optional: Install a text editor like Sublime Text 3. or Atom on your computer.