16. Concepts of Data Science
Data Science is a multidisciplinary field that focuses on extracting insights from data through various stages including collection, cleaning, analysis, visualization, and modeling. It plays a critical role in industries such as healthcare, finance, and e-commerce, while also linking closely with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. The demand for Data Science professionals is growing, offering ample career opportunities for students skilled in mathematics, programming, and critical thinking.
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What we have learnt
- Data Science combines multiple disciplines to facilitate decision-making through data analysis.
- The data science life cycle consists of problem definition, data collection, data preparation, data analysis & modeling, and interpretation & deployment.
- Understanding different data types and how to visualize them is crucial for effective data analysis.
Key Concepts
- -- Data Science
- A multidisciplinary field that utilizes scientific methods and systems to extract knowledge from structured and unstructured data.
- -- Data Science Life Cycle
- The sequence of stages a data science project goes through, including problem definition, data collection, data preparation, data analysis & modeling, and interpretation & deployment.
- -- Data Visualization
- The process of converting raw data into visual formats such as graphs and charts to make complex data comprehensible.
- -- Machine Learning (ML)
- A branch of AI that focuses on developing algorithms that enable computers to learn from and make predictions based on data.
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