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This beginner-friendly track introduces you to the world of sports analytics using Python. You'll learn the basics of Python programming and discover how to analyze, visualize, and model sports data to uncover actionable insights. Show more

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What you will learn

Understanding Python syntax and structure
Working with variables and data types
Implementing control flow with conditionals
Utilizing loops for repetitive tasks
Handling errors and exceptions in Python
Creating and using Python functions
Manipulating data with lists and dictionaries
Reading and writing files in Python
Applying Python skills in practical projects

63 chapters
6 hours
85 tasks

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Learning track content

Module 1 / Introduction to Python

In this section, you will explore the fundamentals of Python, get acquainted with your workspace, perform simple math operations, and display your findings.

In this section, you'll discover how to save items such as numbers and text in computer memory and retrieve them by name. Additionally, you'll gain an introduction to text manipulation in Python.

In this section, you'll explore the boolean data type and learn how it is used to develop programs that react to certain conditions.

In this section, you will continue learning about data types and discover how to organize various attributes in a single variable using lists, tuples, and dictionaries.

In this section, you'll learn how to create loops in Python — an essential skill for iterating through lists, tuples, and dictionaries.

To conclude this introductory course, you will explore some built-in functions and then begin to develop your own!

Module 2 / Python for Sports Analytics

Gain foundational knowledge of sports analytics, explore common data sources, and learn how to handle and visualize sports data using Python.

Delve into statistical methods for analyzing sports data, including descriptive statistics, correlation, and hypothesis testing.

Learn to build and evaluate predictive models for sports outcomes using machine learning techniques.

Requirements

A computer with a browser - all browsers are supported.
Your enthusiasm to enhance your tech skills.
Everything else needed to start learning and practicing is already included in this course.

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Thanks to them I'm learning a lot…

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First time learning how to code

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Adrien Morel

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