STA 230Introduction to Data Science

Grinnell College · 4 credits · UGRD

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This course introduces core topics in data science using R programming. This includes introductions to getting and cleaning data, data management, exploratory data analysis, reproducible research, and data visualization. This course incorporates case studies from multiple disciplines and emphasizes the importance of properly communicating statistical ideas. Prerequisite: STA-209. Suggested CSC-151 or computer programming experience. STAFF

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Fall 2026 · 2 sections

Aug 27 – Dec 18

Section	Days & time	Location	Instructor
01Class #98423-STA-230-01	Monday, Wednesday, Friday 2:10 PM - 3:00 PM Noyce Science Ctr 2401 (Lecture)	Noyce Science Ctr 2401	Nathan Friedrichsen
01 notes: Develop an informed critical or theoretical perspective on the social impact of data collection, including the social construction of data production, and the use of algorithmic techniques to process that data.