In an effort to help equip students with the necessary skills to survive and thrive in an increasingly data-driven world, the Bureau of Statistics hosted sixteen students from secondary schools across Georgetown at its first-ever Data Science Camp, a release from the Bureau informed yesterday.
The camp was hosted at the Bureau’s head office in Georgetown and ran from August 23 to 25. Students were introduced to the basics of data collection, analysis, visualisation, and interpretation, while fostering collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity. This activity is also part of the efforts of the Bureau to foster an interest in data science among the school-aged population.