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Introduction to data science

  • Number of credits 3 credits
  • Level Bachelor's level
  • Starting Spring Term 2025

About the course

The course gives an introduction to data science with emphasis on the essential part of data science that consists predictive modelling. Predictive modelling aims to generate predictions based on historical data. In addition to parametric predictive models, such as linear regression and logistic regression models already known from the course Statistik A, some non-parametric predictive models, such as K-nearest neighbors models, are introduced during the course.

Regardless of which kind of predictive models that is used, it is of key importance to evaluate the accuracy of the predictions. Ways to evaluate predictions are therefore also introduced during the course.

As predictive modelling, more and more regularly, are used in all parts of society and as a basis for decisions it is also necessary to be aware of that, similar to human decisions, algorithms can also be subject to bias and errors. Thus, there are crucial ethical considerations that must be reflected on when doing data science and predictive modelling. During the course this is problematized.

Application and eligibility

Introduction to data science, 3 credits

Det finns inga tidigare terminer för kursen Spring Term 2025 Det finns inga senare terminer för kursen

Starts

25 March 2025

Ends

17 April 2025

Study location

Umeå

Language

English

Type of studies

Daytime, 50%

Required Knowledge

Univ: 7.5 ECTS in Statistics, with linear regression and logistic regression, or similar knowledge

Entry requirements

Selection

Academic credits Applicants in some programs at Umeå University have guaranteed admission to this course. The number of places for a single course may therefore be limited.

Application code

UMU-27922

Application

Online applications are now open. You will be transferred to Universityadmissions.se. Application deadline is 15 October 2024. How to apply

Application and tuition fees

As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.

Application fee

SEK 900

Tuition fee, first instalment

SEK 5,480

Total fee

SEK 5,480

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Contactpersons for the course are:
Study advisor, Department of Statistics, Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics