Study Schedule for 'Essential Math for Data Science' by Thomas Nield
Week Day
Topic
1
1-3
Chapter 1 - Introduction to Data Science
Read
Math
and understand the basic concepts. Take notes and highlight ke
4-5
Chapter 1 - Review and Practice
1-4
Chapter 2 - Arithmetic and Algebra Refresher
Review basic operations. Solve practice problems. Take notes.
5
Chapter 2 - Additional Practice
Focus on weak areas. Do extra problems.
1-4
Chapter 3 - Descriptive Statistics
Understand mean, median, mode, variance, and standard deviation. S
5
Chapter 3 - Review and Practice
Revisit challenging concepts. Complete additional practice problems.
1-4
Chapter 4 - Basic Probability
Learn about probability rules, distributions, and expected value. Solve
5
Chapter 4 - Review and Practice
Revisit challenging concepts. Complete additional practice problems.
1-4
Chapter 5 - Vectors and Matrices
Understand vector and matrix operations. Solve practice problems.
5
Chapter 5 - Review and Practice
Revisit challenging concepts. Complete additional practice problems.
1-4
Chapter 6 - Calculus for Data Science Learn about differentiation and integration basics. Solve practice probl
5
Chapter 6 - Review and Practice
Revisit challenging concepts. Complete additional practice problems.
1-4
Chapter 7 - Inferential Statistics
Understand hypothesis testing, p-values, and confidence intervals. So
5
Chapter 7 - Review and Practice
Revisit challenging concepts. Complete additional practice problems.
1-4
Chapter 8 - Linear Regression
Learn about linear regression, assumptions, and interpretations. Solve
5
Chapter 8 - Review and Practice
Revisit challenging concepts. Complete additional practice problems.
1-3
Review All Chapters
Revisit key concepts. Identify weak areas and focus on them.
4-5
Comprehensive Practice Problems
Solve comprehensive practice problems covering all chapters.
1-3
Review and Summarize
Summarize key concepts. Make a cheat sheet of important formulas a
4-5
Additional Practice and Review
Focus on remaining challenging areas. Ensure confidence with all mat
2
3
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5
6
7
8
9
10
Activities
Revisit key points from Chapter 1. Complete practice problems.