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Some Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why do I need to learn programming?

Data Science = Statistics + Computing,

  • Programming is an important computing skill.

Q: But I am already good at programming...

  • This course is designed to be the foundation for all students.
    • We understand students' background may vary.
  • If you are confident that you can get good score in assessments, you are free to spend more time on math courses.
  • Do follow along, as we may introduce topics that are specifically designed for data science students.

Q: But can't AI/ChatGPT write code nowadays?

  • Learning to code is learning to think, is learning to express your solutions to a problem in a procedural and programmatic style. Using AI to write code for you meaning you are missing out on this important lesson.
  • You need to be proficient in programming in order to use AI properly.
  • In most interviews, the interviewer will not allow you to use AI in coding questions.

Q: What are tips of using AI?

  • You can use it to get feedback and offer you clues to your next steps.

  • but you cannot ask it to generate code for you and submit it as your work.

  • In the exam, you will be asked to program using pen and paper, and ChatGPT will not be available.

  • ChatGPT may sound confident, but may give you wrong answers.