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Activity Number:
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652
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Type:
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Contributed
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Date/Time:
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Thursday, August 4, 2016 : 8:30 AM to 10:20 AM
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Sponsor:
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Section on Statistical Education
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Abstract #319249
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View Presentation
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Title:
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An Undergraduate Data Science Program
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Author(s):
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James Albert* and Maria Rizzo
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Companies:
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Bowling Green State University and Bowling Green State University
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Keywords:
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statistical learning ;
programming ;
capstone
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Abstract:
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Bowling Green State University has created a new undergraduate data science program within a department of mathematics and statistics. This program is a synthesis of courses in mathematics, statistics and computer science designed to prepare the students for opportunities in data science. We describe the new data science and statistical learning courses and discuss challenges in the development of this program.
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