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| Topic 1 | - Advanced Analytics for Big Data - Technology and Tools: This section of the exam measures the skills of a Data Science Enthusiast and addresses the technological challenges associated with Big Data. It introduces tools and technologies such as MapReduce, Hadoop, the Hadoop ecosystem, in-database analytics, SQL essentials, and advanced SQL techniques like window functions and MADlib.
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| Topic 2 | - Advanced Analytics - Theory, Application, and Interpretation of Results for Eight Methods: This section of the exam measures the skills of an Entry-Level Data Analyst and covers foundational knowledge in various advanced analytics methods. Topics include the theory, application, and interpretation of K-means clustering, association rules, linear and logistic regression, naïve Bayesian classifiers, decision trees, time series analysis, and text analytics.
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| Topic 3 | - Data Analytics Lifecycle: This section of the exam measures the skills of an Entry-Level Data Analyst and explains the purpose and phases of the data analytics lifecycle. It includes understanding key activities and roles involved in the discovery, data preparation, model planning, and model building phases to successfully manage analytics projects.
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| Topic 4 | - Big Data, Analytics, and the Data Scientist Role: This section of the exam measures the skills of a Data Science Enthusiast and covers the basic concepts of Big Data, including its defining characteristics and the business drivers behind its rise. It also introduces the role of the Data Scientist, highlighting the critical skills needed in the data science field.
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