Getting started with programming and tools for data science (7:53)

This video lesson will give you an understanding of:

• Why open-source programming languages like R and Python are essential tools for data scientists.

• The crucial steps of preparing data, including cleaning, preprocessing, and feature engineering.

• How Large Language Models (LLMs) can be utilised responsibly to support learning and troubleshooting.

By the end of this video lesson, you will:

• Understand the respective strengths of R and Python in data analysis and modeling.

• Recognise the importance of transforming raw data into a structured format.

• Know how to effectively prompt LLMs to explain concepts and debug code.

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