Students gain hands-on experience using Python and Pandas to investigate real-world data, culminating in a capstone project presented in a Jupyter notebook.
This 3-week Summer Discovery program at UCLA, part of the Institute for the Gifted, teaches middle school students foundational Python coding skills to investigate real-world data. Students will learn Python syntax and utilize Pandas DataFrames to explore and clean datasets, identify patterns, and create various data visualizations like bar graphs, pie charts, and histograms. The curriculum emphasizes understanding correlation versus causation and introduces introductory linear regression. A key outcome is the creation of a capstone Jupyter notebook where students combine code, charts, and written conclusions to present their findings and explain the evidence. The program aims to develop critical thinking skills in data analysis and communication, preparing students to question and interpret data encountered in everyday life.
A typical day includes morning and afternoon instruction and lab work, with breaks for lunch and free time for sports, fitness, or other activities.
This course is ideal for middle school students who enjoy puzzles, patterns, coding, and asking questions about evidence, and who are interested in discovering what data can reveal.
UCLA Campus, Los Angeles, CA
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