Data Science For Dummies (For Dummies (Computers))

Data Science For Dummies (For Dummies (Computers))

<b>Your ticket to breaking into the field of data science!</b> <p>Jobs in data science are projected to outpace the number of people with data science skills—making those with the knowledge to fill a data science position a hot commodity in the coming years. <i>Data Science For Dummies</i> is the perfect starting point for IT professionals and students interested in making sense of an organization's massive data sets and applying their findings to real-world business scenarios. <p>From uncovering rich data sources to managing large amounts of data within hardware and software limitations, ensuring consistency in reporting, merging various data sources, and beyond, you'll develop the know-how you need to effectively interpret data and tell a story that can be understood by anyone in your organization. <ul> <li>Provides a background in data science fundamentals and preparing your data for analysis</li> <li>Details different data visualization techniques that can be used to showcase and summarize your data</li> <li>Explains both supervised and unsupervised machine learning, including regression, model validation, and clustering techniques</li> <li>Includes coverage of big data processing tools like MapReduce, Hadoop, Dremel, Storm, and Spark</li> </ul> <p>It's a big, big data world out there—let <i>Data Science For Dummies</i> help you harness its power and gain a competitive edge for your organization.