Overview of data science key concepts and the use of tools for data retrieval, analysis, visualization, and reproducible research. Topics include an introduction to inference and prediction, principles of measurement, missing data, and notions of causality, statistical traps, and concepts in data ethics and privacy. Case studies illustrate the importance of domain knowledge.

Prerequisites: PSTAT 120A; CS 9 or CS 16; and Math 4A, all with letter grade C or better.

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Letters and science

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FRANKS A
Alexander Franks
5.0
5 reviews

Lecture

BUCHN1920
M W
14:00 PM - 15:15 PM
125 / 125 Full

Sections

ILP 4107
T
13:00 PM - 13:50 PM
25 / 25 Full
ILP 4207
T
08:00 AM - 08:50 AM
25 / 25 Full
ILP 4207
T
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
25 / 25 Full
ILP 3312
T
16:00 PM - 16:50 PM
25 / 25 Full
ILP 4209
T
17:00 PM - 17:50 PM
25 / 25 Full
Spring 2024 . T B A
BUCHN1940
T R
09:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Fall 2024 . Abuzaid A H
NH 1006
T R
17:00 PM - 18:15 PM
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PSTAT 100 Marzban E P Spring 2024 Total: 95
PSTAT 100 Baracaldo Lan Fall 2023 Total: 104
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PSTAT115 . Franks A 8 Months Ago

Fantastic Professor. PSTAT 115 is certainly difficult, but the homework and tests are all do-able and he actually applies the concepts to interesting data (like baseball, basketball, and lord of the rings). You will actually enjoy his class.

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PSTAT115 . Franks A 2 Years Ago

Professor Franks was by far the most engaging and inspirational professor I've had. Although his homework assignments were challenging, working through them further interested me in the topics of the class. He was very personable and approachable while making lectures fascinating using real-world examples.

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PSTAT115 . Franks A 3 Years Ago

Professor Franks is probably the best in the statistics department. He's a great explainer and clearly passionate about the subject. The homeworks are extremely hard and you probably won't finish them if you wait until the last day to start. The tests however are pretty fair and much easier than homeworks.

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PSTAT115 . Franks A 4 Years Ago

A king among kings. Franks' knowledge of Bayesian statistics is unending and enchanting. Fun (albeit difficult) homework assignments, fair tests and grading criteria, and a generally pleasant experience. If he's teaching a course, you should be in it.

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PSTAT115 . Franks A 4 Years Ago

I'm not sure why Professor Franks doesn't have a page on here. But I made one just to say that he is probably the single best stats professor I've ever had at UCSB. Although his class was a bit challenging, he really made an effort to make it fair and interesting. He is funny, knowledgable, and overall a very engaging professor. 10/10!

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