Develop the ethical mindset every data scientist needs. In this course, you’ll examine the real-world implications of how data are collected, analyzed, and presented and the role of ethics in ensuring fairness, transparency, and trust.
Data Science Ethics with R
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Data Science Ethics with R
This course is part of Data Science with R Specialization
Instructors: Mine Çetinkaya-Rundel
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Beginner level
No prior experience required
7 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Critically assess ethical concerns considering data intent and data privacy
Identify strategies that can be incorporated to help secure sensitive data
Define algorithmic bias and become conscious of when these situations may occur
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Taught in English
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