3 Analyzing the Problem and Collecting Data

DOI: 10.4324/9781003165279-3

Phase 2

Game Plan: Deep Dive Analysis, Data Identification and Collection, and Understanding the Risk and Uncertainty

Manju: Let me now start the phase 2 of data science approach. Before you begin analyzing the data, you must first select the data. To do so, you must fundamentally understand your problem and begin selecting relevant data. With the abundance of data available today, it is important to ensure that the data you use for your project is clear, organized, and, most importantly, of good quality.

Jim: Manju, I guess here you will be touching upon the two important aspects of data “the right data” and “data should be right.”

Manju: Exactly, Jim. It is absolutely ...

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