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Boston University High School Honors - Data Speak Louder Than Words (CDS DS 100)

Students earn college credit while studying alongside Boston University undergraduates, providing an authentic pre-college experience.

🔥 High School 🕒 6-week Pre-College Program In-person Beginner-friendly 💰 $3,380 total
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About this camp

The Boston University High School Honors - Data Speak Louder Than Words (CDS DS 100) program offers high school students a rigorous college-level introduction to data science. Participants will develop critical, inferential, and computational thinking skills essential for data analysis. The curriculum includes hands-on experience with Python programming, linear regression, and statistical inference. Students will learn to construct and communicate data-driven arguments through data modeling and visualization. The course also explores ethical dilemmas in data analysis, such as balancing individual privacy and social utility, preparing students for the complexities of a data-driven world. This program provides a strong foundation for those interested in pursuing data science or enhancing their understanding of data in various fields like politics, finance, journalism, and smart cities.

What a typical day looks like

A typical day involves attending college-level classes alongside undergraduate students, focusing on lectures and problem-solving in data science.

Best suited for

This program is ideal for high school students entering their junior or senior year who are eager to experience authentic college academics and gain foundational skills in data science.

What you'll learn

Critical Thinking for Data Analysis Inferential Thinking for Data Analysis Computational Thinking for Data Analysis Python Programming Linear Regression Statistical Inference Data Modeling

Location

Boston University (CDS 364)

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