Course information

Data Science 101 for the Social Sciences and Humanities provides an introduction to the field of data science for social scientists and students of the humanities. The course covers topics such as data manipulation, data visualization, text mining and hypothesis testing. We will primarily use the statistical programming language R, but we will also learn the basics of Python and how to use it in conjunction with R. No prior knowledge of programming or statistics is required.

Enrollment in HIS/LSF is mandatory. The Moodle key will be given during the first lecture. Course slides will be in English. Lectures will be given in either English or German, depending on the wishes of the groups.