Module 01 · Defining Data Science and What Data Scientists Do

Lesson Overview: Defining Data Science课时概览：定义数据科学

In this lesson, “Defining Data Science,” you begin your journey with an introduction to Data Science. Through the videos in this lesson, you will learn what data science is, the data scientist’s role in an organization, and what makes a skilled data scientist. You will hear from experts on how to acquire these skills.
在本课程“定义数据科学”中，你将开始数据科学之旅。通过本课程的视频，你将学习数据科学是什么，数据科学家在组织中的角色，以及成为一名优秀数据科学家的要素。你将听到专家们关于如何获得这些技能的建议。

Asset name and type 资产名称和类型	Description 描述
“What is Data Science” video “什么是数据科学”视频	Hear from data science experts in the field explaining what data science is to them. 来自数据科学领域的专家，阐述数据科学对他们而言意味着什么。
“Fundamentals of Data Science” video “数据科学基础”视频	This animated video touches upon some of the core attributes of data science, such as data analysis, varied sources of data, the data science process, the qualities of a good data scientist, and the role of a data scientist in an organization. 这部动画视频涉及数据科学的一些核心属性，例如数据分析、数据来源多样化、数据科学流程、优秀数据科学家的素质以及数据科学家在组织中的角色。
“The Many Paths to Data Science” video “通往数据科学的多种途径”视频	Hear from graduate students and professionals discuss what led them into the field and why data science is a good fit for them. 从研究生和专业人士那里听他们谈论是什么让他们进入这个领域，以及为什么数据科学适合他们。
“The sexiest job in the 21st Century” reading “21 世纪最性感的工作”阅读	Read an excerpt from the “Getting Started with Data Science” textbook and learn about the qualities of data science that attract people to the profession. 阅读《数据科学入门》教科书节选，了解吸引人们进入数据科学职业的特质。
Practice quiz 练习测验	Test your understanding of the previous reading. 检验你对先前阅读的理解。
“Advice for New Data Scientists” video “给新数据科学家的建议”视频	Hear from professor and author Dr. Murtaza Haider, PhD, an associate professor from the Ted Rogers School of Management, give his perspective on how to gain a competitive analysis in the data science field. 来自特德·罗杰斯管理学院副教授、博士 Murtaza Haider 博士，一位教授和作者的见解，他将分享如何在数据科学领域获得竞争优势。
Practice quiz 练习测验	Take a practice quiz to evaluate how well you’ve understood the material presented in this lesson. 做一次练习测验，以评估你对本课所呈现材料的理解程度。
Glossary 术语表	Use this glossary of terms to review the terminology presented in this lesson. 使用本术语表复习本课所呈现的术语。
Graded quiz 评分测验	Test your knowledge from this lesson by taking the graded quiz. 通过完成有评分的测验来检验本课程的知识。