This workshop introduces the basic elements of Python, a general purpose programming language commonly used for data cleaning, analysis, visualization, and other applications. Participants will learn how to use the language as well as how to set up a development environment for Python on their personal computer. This workshop is intended for social scientists who are new to programming. No experience is required.

Workshop Preparation

Computers with Python pre-loaded are available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you will use your own laptop, please install the Anaconda distribution of Python 3.6 from Continuum Analytics.

If you are having trouble installing Python 3, please contact data science services at help@iq.harvard.edu .

This workshop is free for Harvard and MIT affiliates.

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