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Data Analysis and Visualization

The document outlines a 12-week course strategy for Data Analysis and Visualization, detailing weekly in-class activities and assignments. Each week focuses on different programming and data analysis concepts, including programming languages, data types, statistical analysis, and spreadsheet tools. Assignments encourage practical application through projects, peer reviews, and collaborative coding sessions.

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Data Analysis and Visualization

The document outlines a 12-week course strategy for Data Analysis and Visualization, detailing weekly in-class activities and assignments. Each week focuses on different programming and data analysis concepts, including programming languages, data types, statistical analysis, and spreadsheet tools. Assignments encourage practical application through projects, peer reviews, and collaborative coding sessions.

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IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES AND ASSIGNMENT STRATEGY FOR

THE 12 WEEKS FOR SOME COURSES.

DATA ANALYSIS AND

VISUALIZATION

Week 1: Introduction to Programming

In-Class Activities:

1. Overview of programming concepts.


2. Introduction to a programming language (e.g., Python).

3. Basic syntax and simple programming exercises.

Assignments & Projects:

- Write a simple program to demonstrate understanding.

- Research and present on the importance of programming in data analysis.

- Peer review of basic programming exercises.

Week 2: Introduction to Programming 2

In-Class Activities:

1. Recap of basic programming concepts.

2. Advanced topics such as loops and conditionals.

3. Hands-on coding exercises.

Assignments & Projects:

- Implement more complex programs involving loops and conditionals.

- Collaborative coding session on solving real-world problems.

- Peer code review of programming exercises.

Week 3: Introduction to Data

In-Class Activities:

1. Understanding what data is and its types.

2. Introduction to data sources and formats.

3. Hands-on exploration of sample datasets.

Assignments & Projects:


- Create a report on different types of data.

- Explore a dataset and provide insights.

- Collaborative project on extracting information from a dataset.


Week 4: Introduction to Data Analysis

In-Class Activities:

1. Basics of data analysis techniques.

2. Introduction to statistical analysis.

3. Practical exercises on data analysis.

Assignments & Projects:

- Analyze a provided dataset and present findings.

- Conduct basic statistical analysis on a dataset.

- Peer review of data analysis projects.

Week 5: Introduction to Python

In-Class Activities

1. Setting up Python environment.

2. Basic syntax and data types in Python.

3. Introduction to Python libraries for data analysis.

Assignments & Projects:

- Write a simple Python program.

- Explore and use Python libraries for data manipulation.

- Collaborative coding session on basic Python projects.

Week 6: Python Programming Language

In-Class Activities:

1. Advanced Python concepts.

2. Functions and modular programming in Python.

3. Hands-on coding exercises.

Assignments & Projects:


- Implement advanced Python programs.

- Develop a modular Python project.

- Peer code review of Python projects.

Week 7: Functions

In-Class Activities:

1. Understanding the role of functions in data analysis.

2. Advanced function concepts.

3. Practical applications of functions in data analysis.

Assignments & Projects:

- Implement functions in data analysis projects.

- Create a project that heavily relies on functions.

- Collaborative coding session on a larger project.

Week 8: Introduction to Probability

In-Class Activities:

1. Basics of probability theory.

2. Probability distributions and their applications.

3. Probability in the context of data analysis.

Assignments & Projects:

- Solve probability problems.

- Analyze real-world scenarios using probability concepts.

- Peer review of probability-related projects.

Week 9: Probability continued

In-Class Activities:

1. Advanced probability concepts.


2. Conditional probability and Bayes' theorem.

3. Practical applications and case studies.

Assignments & Projects:

- Solve advanced probability problems.

- Apply probability concepts to real-world datasets.

- Collaborative coding session on probability-based projects.

Week 10: Spreadsheets

In-Class Activities:

1. Introduction to spreadsheet tools (e.g., Excel, Google Sheets).

2. Data analysis in spreadsheets.

3. Hands-on exercises using spreadsheets for data manipulation.

Assignments & Projects:

- Analyze a dataset using spreadsheet tools.

- Create a dashboard or report using spreadsheet tools.

- Peer review of spreadsheet-based data analysis projects.

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