Welcome to STATS 6 - Introduction to Data Science in Winter 2024

This course introduces the full data cycle. Topics include data collection and retrieval, data cleaning, exploratory analysis and visualization, introduction to statistical modeling and inference, and communicating findings. Applications include real data from wide-range of fields following reproducible practices.

Prerequisite: None



By the end of this course you will be able to:

  • explore data using descriptive statistics and visualizations;
  • read, write, and tidy up datasets;
  • make predictions and conclusions using models;
  • consider impact of decisions related to data on humans, other livings, and the planet;
  • write human- and machine-readable code using R.

Typical Weekly Workflow

  • Monday 10:00 - 11:00 am | Dr. Dogucu's office hours.
  • Monday 12:25 pm | Previous week's homework due
  • Monday 12:30 - 1: 50 pm | Lecture
  • Wednesday 12:30 - 1: 50 pm | Lecture
  • Thursday 2:00 - 3:00 pm pm | Rasul's office hours
  • Friday 1:30 - 2:30 pm | Rasul's office hours

Midterm exam on Feb 12, 2024 at 12:30 - 1:50 pm in class

Project proposal due Feb 21, 2024 at 11:59 pm online

Project submission due Mar 18th at 1:00 pm online

Project peer evaluation on Mar 18th at 1:30 - 3:30 pm online