Chapter 1. How to Sound Like a Data Scientist
No matter which industry you work in—IT, fashion, food, or finance—there is no doubt that data affects your life and work. At some point this week, you will either have or hear a conversation about data. News outlets are covering more and more stories about data leaks, cybercrimes, and how data can give us a glimpse into our lives. But why now? What makes this era such a hotbed of data-related industries?
In the nineteenth century, the world was in the grip of the Industrial Age. Mankind was exploring its place in the industrial world, working with giant mechanical inventions. Captains of industry, such as Henry Ford, recognized that using these machines could open major market opportunities, enabling ...
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