PS 629Data Mining and Statistical Methods
- Units
- 0.50
- Level
- Graduate
- Faculty
- Arts
- Subject
- Public Service
PS 629 as listed in the Spring 2026 Graduate Calendar. The main page has the current version, when it runs, and seats.
This course will build on methods taught in PS 624 and PS 627 and consist of advanced applications of programming languages such as R and Python. The course will teach students on how to use such languages in the analysis of different types of data and employing complex statistical models, with the objective of extracting behavioural insights.
Prerequisites
- Enrolled in Master of Public Service (MPS), or Master of Public Service (MPS)-Co-op
Antirequisites
None listed.
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