ECO0043 - ANALYTICS AND DATA SCIENCE LAB

The educational objectives are consistent with those characterizing the degree program in “Analytics and Data Science for Economics and Management” in which the course is inserted. In particular, the focus in on providing students with the necessary computer and technological knowledge to know, model and manage complex phenomena.
Real case studies and applications are proposed in socioeconomics and management fields.
In the end of the course, students will have gained a range of technical skills and practical knowledge related to data analytics and data science, along with important transferable skills that can be applied to a variety of professional contexts.

In detail, students will gain the following skills:

1) Knowledge and understanding: Students will gain familiarity with tools used in analytics and data science and will be able to explain the importance of using appropriate tools and software to manage, analyze and visualize data effectively.

2) Applying knowledge and understanding: Students will develop practical skills in data analysis, including data preparation, manipulation, cleaning, and visualization.

3) Making judgements: Students will develop critical thinking skills when evaluating data sources, assessing the quality of data, identifying the best analytical tools and and interpreting results.

4) Communication skills: Students will develop communication skills, being able to present complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

5) Learning skills: Students will develop the ability to work autonomously to obtain knowledge from data analytics and data science practices.