Developing Data Products

A data product is the production output from a statistical analysis. Data products automate complex analysis tasks or use technology to expand the utility of a data informed model, algorithm or inference. This course covers the basics of creating data products using Shiny, R packages, and interactive graphics. The course will focus on the statistical fundamentals of creating a data product that can be used to tell a story about data to a mass audience.

Students will learn how communicate using statistics and statistical products. Emphasis will be paid to communicating uncertainty in statistical results. Students will learn how to create simple Shiny web applications and R packages for their data products.

The Data Scientist's Toolbox, Reproducible Research and R Programming

Weekly video lectures, quizzes and peer-graded projects.

Will I get a Statement of Accomplishment after completing this class?
Yes. Students who successfully complete the class will receive a Statement of Accomplishment signed by the instructor.

What resources will I need for this class?
A computer is needed on which the R software environment can be installed (recent Mac, Windows, or Linux computers are sufficient).

How does this course fit into the Data Science Specialization?
This is the ninth course in the sequence. Although it isn't a requirement, we recommend that you first take The Data Scientist's Toolbox and R Programming.