Think Like a Data Scientist. Tackle the data science process step-by-step

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Think Like a Data Scientist presents a step-by-step approach to data science, combining analytic, programming, and business perspectives into easy-to-digest techniques and thought processes for solving real world data-centric problems.About the TechnologyData collected from customers, scientific measurements, IoT sensors, and so on is valuable only if you understand it. Data scientists revel in the interesting and rewarding challenge of observing, exploring, analyzing, and interpreting this data. Getting started with data science means more than mastering analytic tools and techniques, however the real magic happens when you begin to think like a data scientist. This book will get you there.About the BookThink Like a Data Scientist teaches you a step-by-step approach to solving real-world data-centric problems. By breaking down carefully crafted examples, youll learn to combine analytic, programming, and business perspectives into a repeatable process for extracting real knowledge from data. As you read, youll discover (or remember) valuable statistical techniques and explore powerful data science software. More importantly, youll put this knowledge together using a structured process for data science. When youve finished, youll have a strong foundation for a lifetime of data science learning and practice.Whats InsideThe data science process, step-by-stepHow to anticipate problemsDealing with uncertaintyBest practices in software and scientific thinkingAbout the ReaderReaders need beginner programming skills and knowledge of basic statistics.