Course Outline

Introduction to Data Analysis and Big Data for Government

  • What Makes Big Data "Big"?
    • Velocity, Volume, Variety, Veracity (VVVV)
  • Limits to Traditional Data Processing for Government
  • Distributed Processing for Government
  • Statistical Analysis for Government
  • Types of Machine Learning Analysis for Government
  • Data Visualization for Government

Big Data Roles and Responsibilities for Government

  • Administrators for Government
  • Developers for Government
  • Data Analysts for Government

Languages Used for Data Analysis in Government

  • Python
    • Why Python for Data Analysis in Government?
    • Manipulating, processing, cleaning, and analyzing data for government purposes

Approaches to Data Analysis for Government

  • Statistical Analysis for Government
    • Time Series Analysis for Government
    • Forecasting with Correlation and Regression Models for Government
    • Inferential Statistics (Estimation) for Government
    • Descriptive Statistics in Big Data Sets for Government (e.g., calculating mean)
  • Machine Learning for Government
    • Supervised vs. Unsupervised Learning for Government
    • Classification and Clustering for Government
    • Estimating Costs of Specific Methods for Government
    • Filtering Techniques for Government

Big Data Infrastructure for Government

  • Data Storage for Government
    • Relational Databases (SQL)
      • MySQL
      • Postgres
      • Oracle
    • Understanding the Nuances of Data Storage for Government
      • Hierarchical Databases
      • Object-Oriented Databases
      • Document-Oriented Databases
      • Graph-Oriented Databases
      • Other Database Types

The Future of Big Data for Government

Summary and Next Steps for Government

Requirements

  • A foundational knowledge of mathematics
  • A basic understanding of programming concepts
  • An overview of database systems

Target Audience

  • Software developers and programmers for government
  • Information technology consultants
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