STAT5110-L2 Data Visualization (Spring 2024)

Course Details

Section will be taught totally online with no scheduled class meetings. Students must arrange for daily access to a computer and the Internet prior to the start of classes. Robert Morris labs are to be used only as a backup in special situations and may not be relied upon for extended periods of time. In addition to the Internet link, online classes have a large emphasis on email. All messages from the instructor and other information regarding online classes, including user ids, passwords, and login instructions will be sent to your Robert Morris University email account. Visit http://rmu.blackboard.com/ for more information.
Session, Dates: 4 (03/09/2024 - 05/03/2024)
Days: ONLINE
Time: -
Location: Internet/Online
Room:
Seats Available: No Seats 0 Waiting
Credits: 3

Course Description

Data professionals use data to create powerful visuals in the form of dashboards and reports that tell a story. The ability to use software to visualize large datasets is a key skill in the field. This hands-on course will equip students with the skills to explore and visualize data using Tableau and visualization libraries in R and Python. Students will learn about advanced data preparation techniques that are essential to creating visual artifacts used for analysis and the decision-making process. Students will also learn to critically evaluate the effectiveness of designs and leverage visualization methods in various data related scenarios.

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About the Instructor(s)

Adam B. Combs, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Statistics/Actuarial Science
Mathematics

Coordinator, Data Science
Mathematics

combs@rmu.edu
412-397-4048 phone
412-397-4075 fax
John Jay 319
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