What Is Data Science?
Apr 2011 · "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
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We've all heard it: according to Hal Varian, statistics is the next sexy job. Five years ago, in What is Web 2.0, Tim O'Reilly said that "data is the next Intel Inside." But what does that statement mean? Why do we suddenly care about statistics and about data? This report examines the many sides of data science -- the technologies, the companies and the unique skill sets.The web is full of "data-driven apps." Almost any e-commerce application is a data-driven application. There's a database behind a web front end, and middleware that talks to a number of other databases and data services (credit card processing companies, banks, and so on). But merely using data isn't really what we mean by "data science." A data application acquires its value from the data itself, and creates more data as a result. It's not just an application with data; it's a data product. Data science enables the creation of data products.
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Kathe Friedrich
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October 15, 2024
I found this book to be a great starting point for understanding data science. The author does a fantastic job of breaking down complex concepts into understandable terms, making it accessible to beginners and experienced professionals alike. The book covers a wide range of topics, from the basics of data analysis to advanced machine learning techniques. With plenty of practical examples and exercises, this book is a valuable resource for anyone looking to learn more about data science.
Andrew R M Clarke
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March 23, 2013
One can read this and be left with very little idea of Data Science. It is a readable article, but it shouldn't pretend to be a book. I'd suggest 'Bad Data' from O'Reilly as being a far better introduction to Data Science, and it is just as engaging to read.
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Uma Gupta
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August 14, 2021
To simplify a complex subject and to give those who are new to the field a solid introduction to the field is not an easy task. Mike has done a great job. For those who say this is not a profound book, I encourage you to write a simple introduction to a complex subject.
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About the author
Mike Loukides is an editor for O'Reilly & Associates. He is the author of System Performance Tuning and UNIX for FORTRAN Programmers. Mike's interests are system administration, networking, programming languages, and computer architecture. His academic background includes degrees in electrical engineering (B.S.) and English literature (Ph.D.).
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