The Data Science Handbook
eBook - PDF

The Data Science Handbook

  1. 474 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

The Data Science Handbook

About this book

The field of data science integrates statistics, computing, and domain expertise to transform raw data into actionable knowledge. As organizations rely increasingly on data-driven insights, mastering analytical tools and methodologies has become essential. The Data Science Handbook offers a comprehensive overview of the data science workflow, from data collection and cleaning to modeling and visualization. The book discusses statistical inference, machine learning algorithms, and big data technologies. It also examines data ethics, reproducibility, and communication of results. Featuring real-world applications and coding examples, it serves as both a learning resource and a practical reference for aspiring data scientists and professionals in analytics-driven fields.

Information

Year
2026
eBook ISBN
9781834412474

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. About the Author
  5. Brief Contents
  6. Table of Contents
  7. List of Figures
  8. Preface
  9. CHAPTER 1: UNDERSTANDING DATA SCIENCE
  10. CHAPTER 2: PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
  11. CHAPTER 3: DATA MUNGING: STRING MANIPULATION, REGULAR EXPRESSIONS, AND DATA CLEANING
  12. CHAPTER 4: VISUALIZATIONS AND SIMPLE METRICS
  13. CHAPTER 5: MACHINE LEARNING
  14. CHAPTER 6: TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION AND DOCUMENTATION
  15. CHAPTER 7: UNSUPERVISED LEARNING: CLUSTERING AND DIMENSIONALITY REDUCTION
  16. CHAPTER 8: REGRESSION
  17. CHAPTER 9: DATA ENCODINGS AND FILE FORMATS
  18. CHAPTER 10: BIG DATA
  19. CHAPTER 11: DATABASES
  20. CHAPTER 12: NATURAL LANGUAGE PROCESSING
  21. INDEX
  22. Back Cover

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