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Exploratory Data Analysis and Visualization

COM SCI X 450.2

Learn the iterative process of exploratory data analysis (EDA), data analysis techniques, data exploration, and visualization. Course tools include R for data analysis and Tableau for data visualization.

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Starting at $1,095.00
As few as 10 weeks
4.0
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What you can learn.

  • Analyze and prepare raw data for processing
  • Learn visualization with R and Tableau
  • Create visual representations of data for exploration, presentation, and dashboards

About this course:

Data science involves uncovering key intelligence by analyzing historical data to learn what happened in the past, and predictive analytics to forecast what may happen in the future. This iterative process is called exploratory data analysis (EDA). Effective data visualization is also an integral component of the process, and quickly becoming a top business intelligence and analytics technology. In this course, you’ll learn skills including EDA, data analysis techniques and data exploration, with a specific focus on visualization utilizing Tableau.
Prerequisites
Introduction to Data Science

Fall 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
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Wednesday 6:00PM - 9:30PM PT
Available
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Instructor: Benjamin Winjum
405187
Fee:
$1,095.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted.

Enrollment deadline: September 28th, 2025

 

This hybrid section is made up of in-person and online instruction.

International Students: This hybrid section is considered in person for immigration purposes.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from September 02, 2025 to October 05, 2025
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Oct 1, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 9436
Lecture
Wed Oct 15, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 9436
Lecture
Wed Oct 29, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 9436
Lecture
Wed Nov 12, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 9436
Lecture
Wed Nov 26, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 9436
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Wednesday 6:00PM - 9:30PM PT
Available
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Instructor: Steve Anderson
405188
Fee:
$1,095.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: September 28th, 2025

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from September 02, 2025 to October 05, 2025
Course Requirements
(Optional) R Graphics Cookbook: Practical Recipes for Visualizing Data by Winston Chang
ISBN 1491978600
(Optional) Graphing Data with R: An Introduction by John Jay Hilfiger
ISBN 1491922613
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Online
Wed Sep 24, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Oct 1, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Oct 8, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Oct 15, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Oct 22, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Oct 29, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Nov 5, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Nov 12, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Nov 19, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Nov 26, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
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This section has no set meeting times.
Available
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Instructor: Bianca Cung
405185
Fee:
$1,095.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: September 28th, 2025

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from September 02, 2025 to October 05, 2025

Winter 2026 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
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Wednesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens November 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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405853
Fee:
$1,095.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted.

Enrollment deadline: January 11th, 2026.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Jan 7, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 9436
Lecture
Wed Jan 14, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 9436
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Wed Jan 21, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Boelter Hall 9436
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Wed Jan 28, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Boelter Hall 9436
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Wed Feb 4, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 9436
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Wed Feb 11, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 9436
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Wed Feb 18, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 9436
Lecture
Wed Feb 25, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 9436
Lecture
Wed Mar 4, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 9436
Lecture
Wed Mar 11, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 9436
Lecture
Wed Mar 18, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 9436
-
Wednesday 6:00PM - 9:30PM PT
Future Offering (Opens November 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Steve Anderson
405854
Fee:
$1,095.00
Live Onlineformat icon
Location: Remote Classroom
Updating...
See Details
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: January 11th, 2026.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
(Optional) R Graphics Cookbook: Practical Recipes for Visualizing Data by Winston Chang
ISBN 1491978600
(Optional) Graphing Data with R: An Introduction by John Jay Hilfiger
ISBN 1491922613
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Online
Wed Jan 7, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Jan 14, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Jan 21, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Jan 28, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Feb 4, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Feb 11, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Feb 18, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Feb 25, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Mar 4, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Mar 11, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens November 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Bianca Cung
405852
Fee:
$1,095.00
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Updating...
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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: January 11th, 2026.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026

This course applies towards the following certificates & specializations…

Business Analysis
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Data Science
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Data Science with Concentration in Cybersecurity
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