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The Math Behind Data Science AM (Gr. 5-6)

This course runs for six consecutive Saturdays, January 20 – February 24, 2024. 

Businesses, non-profit organizations, government agencies, and other analytical fields are dependent upon data science to effectively use and present information, as well as to best meet the needs of their clients. But what is math's role in data science, and how can understanding some key math concepts help us navigate big data? While exploring concepts such as theoretical and experimental probability, probability models, and expected value, students apply a problem-based learning approach, using data to solve extended application scenarios.

SUBJECT AREA: Math

QUALIFYING AREA: Math 

All CTD Courses are assigned to an eligibility tier with designated admission criteria. For more information please visit the CTD Eligibility page.  

Tuition - $375; Need-based financial assistance available. 

This course runs for six consecutive Saturdays, January 20 – February 24, 2024. 

Businesses, non-profit organizations, government agencies, and other analytical fields are dependent upon data science to effectively use and present information, as well as to best meet the needs of their clients. But what is math's role in data science, and how can understanding some key math concepts help us navigate big data? While exploring concepts such as theoretical and experimental probability, probability models, and expected value, students apply a problem-based learning approach, using data to solve extended application scenarios.

SUBJECT AREA: Math

QUALIFYING AREA: Math 

All CTD Courses are assigned to an eligibility tier with designated admission criteria. For more information please visit the CTD Eligibility page.  

Tuition - $375; Need-based financial assistance available. 

Course ID
22312
Division
Course Number
WSA242-11EA
Course Type
CTD Site
Credit Semesters
0
Program Name
Subject Areas
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
09:00:00
Meeting Type
End Time
11:30:00
Min Grade
5
Max Grade
6
Grade Level
Max Enrollment
16
Has Prerequisites
Off
Is Open For Registration
Off
Is Wait List
Off
Is Cancelled
Off
Requires Writing Sample
Off
Requires Student Statement
Off
Requires Essay
Off
Application Fee
0.00
Lab Fee
0.00
Late Fee
0.00
Residential Fee
0.00
Tuition Fee
375.00
Course Apply URL
http://my.ctd.northwestern.edu/
Residential Option
Off
Weekend Only
On
Program Type Ref
Course Season Ref
Course Level Ref
Course Tier Ref
Application Open Date
Application Close Date
Duration in Weeks
6
Course Number Days
0
CTD Program ID
20

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