Sal Hussein

The ABCs of Data Science Sal Hussein

Learn the ABCs of Data Science in Seven DaysThe ABCs of Data Science provides students and working professionals with a strong foundation of the concepts, vocabulary, and knowledge of data science, analytics, and machine learning. A key goal of this book is to "demystify" AI and provide a simplified framework supported with real-life examples, analogies, and case studies to navigate a seemingly intimidating field. In reading this book you will develop an appreciation and knowledge of: -Factors that pushed data science and AI into the mainstream-Why data science and analytics skills are critical to succeeding in today's marketplace-A simplistic framework that breaks down the data science field, AI, and its "offshoots"-Importance of data as the foundation to AI models-A deep dive into machine learning and most common algorithms-An overview of key data science programming languages-Fundamental data visualization concepts and storytelling-Top challenges and opportunities for firms building analytics programs-Preparing yourself for a career in data scienceMy goal is to arm you with the fundamental data science knowledge and practical steps to help you delve deeper into this field in seven days. If you give this book a dedicated (distraction-free) 45 minutes each day for a week, I am confident you will understand the fundamental, critically important concepts behind data analytics techniques, AI, and its "offshoots," the most common machine learning algorithms and their applications, and more. Happy learning!