Emily Malcolm-White

Super useful class, definitely challenging at times, but worth it. It’s one of those courses that really changes the way you think about data and economics. You cover a lot — probability, distributions, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, and eventually simple regression. It starts off pretty math-heavy, but once you understand what the numbers actually mean, everything starts to click. The class teaches you how to make sense of real data instead of just memorizing formulas. You learn how to test economic ideas, read graphs more critically, and see patterns that aren’t always obvious. If you plan on taking Econometrics later, this course gives you the foundation you need. Workload: The pace can be fast, and the problem sets take time — especially early on when you’re still getting used to statistical thinking. But once you get into a rhythm, it becomes manageable. The key is to keep up weekly and not cram right before exams.

Super useful class, definitely challenging at times, but worth it. It’s one of those courses that really changes the way you think about data and economics. You cover a lot — probability, distributions, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, and eventually simple regression. It starts off pretty math-heavy, but once you understand …Read more

Introduction to Data Science is an excellent entry point for anyone curious about how data shapes our world. The course provides a clear, well-structured overview of key concepts such as data collection, cleaning, visualization, and basic statistical analysis. It balances theory with hands-on practice, helping learners build confidence using tools like Python and pandas. The instructor explains complex ideas in an accessible, engaging way, making it suitable for beginners with little technical background. By the end, students gain a solid understanding of how to interpret data and draw meaningful insights, making this an invaluable foundation for further study or career growth.

Introduction to Data Science is an excellent entry point for anyone curious about how data shapes our world. The course provides a clear, well-structured overview of key concepts such as data collection, cleaning, visualization, and basic statistical analysis. It balances theory with hands-on practice, helping learners build confiden …Read more

The concepts were explained really well. It was a very chill fast paced course, but we went over relatively simple concepts. The course is definitely easy if you have some stats background in high school etc.