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Class 2: Technology Fundamentals of Business Analytics

Introduction to Python

Class Objective:

The goal of this class is to introduce you to Python. We will cover some basic data structures as well as operations on those data structures.

Readings (To be done before class):

  • Think Python-2E Read through Chapters 1-10. Don't worry, they are short chapters and we will cover many of the more important topics for data analytics multiple times, both directly and in cases studies. While the exercises presented in the book are done in the interpreter, you can utilize Jupyter notebooks as well.

In Class Activities:

Introduction to Python

Videos for each of these notebooks are now found on rpi.analyticsdojo.com

Assignment (due Wednesday following next class by 11:59 PM):

  • Assignment 2 Links: local github
  • Total points: 30. Please run the automated tests at the bottom of this assignment and turn in a PDF by selecting File->Print Preview and then print->save as .pdf. Turn in via the RPI LMS.

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