Fundamentals of Data Science
Data science combines statistics, computer science, and domain knowledge to extract
insights from data and support decision-making.
The data science process includes data collection, cleaning, exploration, analysis, and
visualization.
Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) uses statistics and graphics to understand data
patterns, distributions, and relationships.
Modeling involves applying algorithms such as regression, classification, and clustering
to make predictions or discover structures.
Big data technologies like Hadoop and Spark enable analysis of massive datasets. Cloud
platforms like AWS and Azure offer scalable solutions.
Data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Matplotlib) help communicate results clearly and
effectively.
Ethical issues include data privacy, algorithmic bias, and the misuse of predictive
analytics. Transparency and fairness are essential.