Chapter 1What Is Data Science?

THE COMPTIA DATAX EXAM OBJECTIVES COVERED IN THIS CHAPTER INCLUDE:

  • Domain 4: Operations and Processes
    • 4.1 Explain the role of data science in various business functions.
    • 4.5 Given a scenario, implement best practices throughout the data science life cycle.
  • Domain 5: Specialized Applications of Data Science
    • 5.4 Explain the purpose of other specialized applications in data science.

The rapid advances in data science have changed the way we work, live, and interact with the world around us. But what exactly is data science? Is it the same thing as machine learning? What about artificial intelligence? In this chapter, we define what data science is and how it differs from other closely related but distinct ...

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