TOPICS IN MODERN STATISTICS

Today's data scientist needs to have familiarity with data processing and management tools for processing large volumes of data, so-called Big Data. The class introduces the main principles of database management systems (DBMS) and will provide in depth knowledge in accessing data with SQL.  This class will study techniques and systems for ingesting, efficiently processing, and statistically analyzing large data sets. We will touch on modern technologies developed specifically for Big Data, but also focus on the ways cloud service help to store, access, analyze and model data. Upon completion of the course, you should be able to:

• Utilize database management systems to parse and explore Big Data
• Distribute data processing and statistical summary calculations efficiently
• Carry out statistical analysis at different scales using local and distributed computing systems
• Use Software Engineering principles to create and share standardized Machine Learning (ML) solutions