The pocket-sized guide to data science

You’ve just picked up a concise little book that covers all the fundamentals of data science. Data Science Essentials For Dummies distills everything you need to know to analyze data, build models, identify patterns, and visualize your findings. No overwhelming details or unnecessary repetition―just straightforward, easy-to-find answers to your essential data science questions. Great for supplementing a course or as a quick reference while you work, this book puts you on the fast track to deriving more business value from data.

Inside…

• Finding succinct explanations
• Getting clear, effective examples
• Understanding data types
• Working with software
• Coding in Python and SQL
• Understanding machine learning
• Brushing up on essential math and statistics
• Using data to tell a story

Lillian Pierson, PE, is the founder and fractional CMO at Data-Mania, as well as a globally recognized growth leader in technology. To date, she has helped educate approximately 2 million professionals on how to leverage AI, data strategy, and data science to drive business growth.