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Introducing Data Science
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Introducing Data Science

by Davy Cielen, Arno Meysman, Mohamed Ali
May 2016
Beginner
320 pages
10h 39m
English
Manning Publications
Content preview from Introducing Data Science

Chapter 2. The data science process

This chapter covers

  • Understanding the flow of a data science process
  • Discussing the steps in a data science process

The goal of this chapter is to give an overview of the data science process without diving into big data yet. You’ll learn how to work with big data sets, streaming data, and text data in subsequent chapters.

2.1. Overview of the data science process

Following a structured approach to data science helps you to maximize your chances of success in a data science project at the lowest cost. It also makes it possible to take up a project as a team, with each team member focusing on what they do best. Take care, however: this approach may not be suitable for every type of project or be the ...

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