Skill Path

Analyze Data with Python

Learn to analyze and visualize data using Python and statistics.

Includes Python, NumPy, SciPy, MatPlotLib, Jupyter Notebook, and more.

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  • Skill level

    Intermediate
  • Time to complete

    12 hours
  • Certificate of completion

    Yes
  • Prerequisites

    None

About this skill path

Data is everywhere, and more companies than ever are tracking and analyzing data to inform their decisions. In this Skill Path, you will learn to analyze data statistically and create meaningful data visualizations. You will use industry standard Python libraries including MatPlotLib, NumPy and SciPy. Along the way, you will apply these skills to real-world cases and build your data portfolio.

Skills you'll gain

  • Describe datasets statistically
  • Communicate insights visually
  • Test hypotheses for significance
  • Run A/B tests from start to finish

Syllabus

7 units • 14 lessons • 11 projects • 10 quizzes
  • 1

    Welcome to the Analyze Data with Python Skill Path

    Get started with the Analyze Data with Python Skill Path.

  • 2

    NumPy: A Python Library for Statistics

    Learn about NumPy, a Python library used to store arrays of numbers, organize large amounts of data, and perform statistical calculations.

  • 3

    Data Visualization with Matplotlib

    Make effective, customized data visualizations in Python with Matplotlib.

  • 4

    Statistics for Data Analysis

    Learn how to calculate and interpret several descriptive statistics using the Python library NumPy.

  • 5

    Hypothesis Testing with SciPy

    Learn SciPy, a Python module for comparative statistics, in order to perform many different statistical tests in code.

  • 6

    Analyze Data with Python Portfolio Project

    Create a data analysis project for your portfolio.

  • 7

    Analyze Data with Python Next Steps

    What’s next?

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