On Being a Scientist

  • 4.4
Approx. 19 hours to complete

Course Summary

The Data Scientist's Toolbox course is part of the Data Science Specialization offered by Johns Hopkins University. This course provides an introduction to tools and ideas for data scientists to work with large datasets. The course covers data science concepts and methodologies, as well as practical skills in data manipulation, data visualization, and data analysis using the R programming language.

Key Learning Points

  • Learn fundamental data science concepts and tools
  • Gain practical skills in data manipulation, visualization, and analysis
  • Use the R programming language to work with large datasets

Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have

  • Data Scientist
    • USA: $113,000
    • India: ₹1,500,000
    • Spain: €45,000
  • Data Analyst
    • USA: $67,000
    • India: ₹600,000
    • Spain: €26,000
  • Business Intelligence Analyst
    • USA: $75,000
    • India: ₹800,000
    • Spain: €29,000

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Learning Outcomes

  • Gain a solid understanding of data science concepts and methodologies
  • Develop practical skills in data manipulation, visualization, and analysis
  • Learn how to use the R programming language to work with large datasets

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic knowledge of programming
  • Familiarity with statistical concepts

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online self-paced course
  • Video lectures
  • Quizzes and assignments
  • Community discussion forums

Similar Courses

  • Applied Data Science with Python
  • Machine Learning
  • Data Analysis and Interpretation

Related Education Paths


Notable People in This Field

  • Hadley Wickham
  • Kaggle
  • Andrew Ng

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Description

On Being a Scientist will provide you with an overview of scientific conduct & ethics, what it means to be a scientist and allows you to become acquainted with academic practice, thus meeting a demand for increased awareness in scientific integrity.

Knowledge

  • How to ethically conduct yourself as an academic
  • How to weigh different priorities
  • What is plagiarism?

Outline

  • Introduction
  • Introduction to the course
  • How to succeed in your online class?
  • Meet the instructors & the team
  • Leiden University: Facts & Figures
  • Complete our short survey
  • Graphic content warning
  • Community Guidelines
  • What is your learning path?
  • Study guide
  • What is Science?
  • Introduction to module 1
  • On Being A Scientist Episode 1
  • What is science? Part I
  • What is science? Part II
  • Readings module 1
  • What is Science?
  • Scientific questions
  • Introduction to module 2
  • On Being A Scientist Episode 2
  • Scientific questions
  • Readings Module 2
  • Scientific questions
  • Scientific results
  • Introduction to module 3
  • On Being A Scientist Episode 3
  • Publish or perish. Part I
  • Publish or perish. Part II
  • Readings module 3
  • Scientific results
  • Scientific activities
  • Introduction to module 4
  • On Being A Scientist Episode 4
  • The scientific method. Part I
  • The scientific method. Part II
  • Readings module 4
  • Scientific activities
  • Academic differences
  • Introduction to module 5
  • On Being A Scientist Episode 5
  • Academic differences
  • Readings module 5
  • Academic differences
  • Academic careers
  • Introduction to module 6
  • On Being A Scientist Episode 6
  • Scientific careers
  • Readings module 6
  • Academic careers
  • Scientific misconduct
  • Introduction to module 7
  • On Being A Scientist Episode 7
  • Scientific misconduct. Part I
  • Scientific misconduct. Part II
  • Readings module 7
  • Scientific misconduct
  • Science & the industry
  • Introduction to module 8
  • On Being A Scientist Episode 8
  • Science & the industry
  • Readings module 8
  • Science & the industry
  • Science & society
  • Introduction to module 9
  • On Being A Scientist Episode 9
  • Societal problems and activism
  • Readings module 9
  • Complete our short survey
  • Science & society

Summary of User Reviews

The Scientist's Guide to Writing is a highly rated course on Coursera that teaches scientists how to improve their writing skills. Many users highlight the course's practical approach to scientific writing and the expert guidance provided by the instructors.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Practical approach to scientific writing

Pros from User Reviews

  • Offers practical tips and strategies for improving scientific writing
  • Provides expert guidance and feedback from instructors
  • Covers a wide range of topics from grammar to manuscript preparation
  • Includes real-life examples and exercises to reinforce learning

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users may find the course content too basic or not challenging enough
  • The course may not be suitable for non-scientists or those with limited scientific knowledge
  • The course is self-paced, which may not be ideal for those who prefer structured learning
  • Some users have reported technical issues with the Coursera platform
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Approx. 19 hours to complete
Bas Haring, Frans van Lunteren
Universiteit Leiden
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