Data Mining (an MDataGov module)

Description:

This module is part of a series of short (CPD - Continuous Professional Development) courses in Social/Official statistics delivered at the University of Southampton - Highfield campus. 

Data Mining aims to provide you with the tools necessary to collect, clean and extract information from data in a variety of formats and contexts. Data analysis is changing. New sources of data in a wide range of formats contain valuable information, but extracting this information is often challenging using traditional tools. This module introduces modern techniques for mining such data and demonstrates how they may be put into action. Methods for handling structured and unstructured data are discussed, including techniques for the analysis of textual data. The course will include lectures and practical sessions in Python.

For more information see: Data Mining | STAT6120 | University of Southampton

Pre-requisites

Previous knowledge of statistical programming in R or Python, or knowledge of data science approach to modelling and interpretation is assumed. For examples of syllabus for suitable prerequisite, see: Statistical Programming | STAT6103 | University of Southampton and Data Science Foundations | STAT6114 | University of Southampton

Registration

Registration is by application which should be submitted at least one month before the start of the course. For further information about the application process, please get in touch with Helen Davies at helen.davies@soton.ac.uk

Assessment

This course can be taken with or without assessment. The latter offers the possibility of accumulation of credits for the MSc in Data Analytics for Government https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/data-analytics-for-government-masters-msc

Cost:

£1,000

Website and registration:

Region:

South East

Keywords:

Textual Analysis, Data Mining

Related publications and presentations from our eprints archive:

Textual Analysis
Data Mining

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