CSCE 5300: Introduction to Big Data and Data Science
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What is data science primarily concerned with?

  • Developing algorithms for data analysis
  • Extracting knowledge and insights from data (correct)
  • Designing systems for data storage
  • Creating visualizations for data presentation
  • What do data scientists do first when examining data?

  • Determine the type of data and its structure
  • Identify the questions that need answering (correct)
  • Analyze the data using algorithms
  • Visualize the data to identify patterns
  • What kind of data does data science deal with?

  • Only structured data
  • Both noisy, structured and unstructured data (correct)
  • Only semi-structured data
  • Only unstructured data
  • What is the primary goal of applying knowledge from data?

    <p>To apply knowledge across a broad range of application domains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is unique about the field of data science?

    <p>It is an interdisciplinary field</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Course Overview and Instructor Information

    • Course: CSCE 5300 Section 001, Introduction to Big Data and Data Science
    • Instructor: Yunhe Feng, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering
    • Office: F251 CSE, Discovery Park
    • Office Hour: 3:00pm-5:00pm Friday
    • Email: [email protected]
    • Homepage: https://yunhefeng.me/

    Instructor's Background

    • Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 2020
    • M.E. in Computer Technology, Beijing University of Technology, 2014
    • B.E. in Computer Science & Technology, Beijing University of Technology, 2011
    • Postdoctoral Training: N/A (not specified)

    Teaching Assistants

    • Sumera Anjum: Office: E247 A, Discovery Park, Office Hour: 1:00pm-4:30pm, Thursday, Email: [email protected]
    • Pradhyumna Poralla: Office: E247 A, Discovery Park, Office Hour: 12:30pm-2:30pm, Wednesday and Friday, Email: [email protected]
    • Zexuan Meng: Office: F221, Discovery Park, Office Hour: 10:00am-11:30am, Monday and Tuesday, Email: [email protected]

    Big Data and Data Science

    • Big Data refers to large amounts of data (structured and unstructured)
    • Data Science is an interdisciplinary field that uses scientific methods, processes, algorithms, and systems to extract or extrapolate knowledge and insights from noisy data
    • Data scientists examine which questions need answering and where to find the related data

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    Description

    This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts of big data and data science, covering topics such as data acquisition, storage, processing, and analysis. Students will learn about the principles and techniques used in big data and data science, including data mining, machine learning, and visualization. The course provides a comprehensive overview of the field and its applications.

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