Welcome to Central Library, SUST
Amazon cover image
Image from Amazon.com
Image from Google Jackets

A hands-on introduction to data science / Chirag Shah, Rutgers University, New Jersey.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: Cambridge, United Kingdom ; New York, NY, USA : Cambridge University Press, 2020Description: xxiii, 433 p. : ill. ; 26 cmISBN:
  • 9781108472449
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Online version:: A hands-on introduction to data scienceDDC classification:
  • 004 23 SHH
Summary: "This book introduces the field of data science in a practical and accessible manner, using a hands-on approach that assumes no prior knowledge of the subject. The foundational ideas and techniques of data science are provided independently from technology, allowing students to easily develop a firm understanding of the subject without a strong technical background, as well as being presented with material that will have continual relevance even after tools and technologies change. Using popular data science tools such as Python and R, the book offers many examples of real-life applications, with practice ranging from small to big data. A suite of online material for both instructors and students provides a strong supplement to the book, including datasets, chapter slides, solutions, sample exams and curriculum suggestions. This entry-level textbook is ideally suited to readers from a range of disciplines wishing to build a practical, working knowledge of data science"-- Provided by publisher.
Tags from this library: No tags from this library for this title. Log in to add tags.
Star ratings
    Average rating: 0.0 (0 votes)
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Books Books Central Library, SUST General Stacks 004 SHH (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 0078755
Books Books Central Library, SUST General Stacks 004 SHH (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 2 Available 0078756
Books Books Central Library, SUST General Stacks 004 SHH (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 3 Available 0078757

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"This book introduces the field of data science in a practical and accessible manner, using a hands-on approach that assumes no prior knowledge of the subject. The foundational ideas and techniques of data science are provided independently from technology, allowing students to easily develop a firm understanding of the subject without a strong technical background, as well as being presented with material that will have continual relevance even after tools and technologies change. Using popular data science tools such as Python and R, the book offers many examples of real-life applications, with practice ranging from small to big data. A suite of online material for both instructors and students provides a strong supplement to the book, including datasets, chapter slides, solutions, sample exams and curriculum suggestions. This entry-level textbook is ideally suited to readers from a range of disciplines wishing to build a practical, working knowledge of data science"-- Provided by publisher.

There are no comments on this title.

to post a comment.