Intro to Analytics 1.2.1

These flashcards cover the main concepts discussed in the lecture on the different methods to acquire data science skills.

Data Science Bootcamp

An intensive, short-term program lasting 8 to 15 weeks that teaches data science skills.

Graduate Degree

An advanced academic program, usually requiring two years, focusing on data science or a related field.

Self-Teaching

The process of learning without a formal instructor, often through books, online courses, and personal projects.

Industry Connections

Relationships between educational programs and businesses that can help with internships and job placements.

Project Work

Hands-on tasks that involve applying data science skills to real-world problems, often included in bootcamp and academic curricula.

Application Process

The series of steps taken to apply to a graduate program, including submitting documents like transcripts and letters of recommendation.

Networking

Building professional relationships that can help in job searches, commonly emphasized in bootcamp programs.

Cost of Education

The financial expense associated with pursuing a degree or bootcamp, which can include tuition and opportunity costs.

Teaching Assistantship

A position often offered in graduate programs that involves assisting professors and may include funding for tuition.

Alumni Network

Groups of former students from a program that can provide support, connections, and job opportunities.