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The document provides an introduction to Data Science, defining it as an interdisciplinary field that extracts insights from data using scientific methods and algorithms. It outlines key steps in the Data Science process, differentiates between structured and unstructured data, and explains concepts like Machine Learning and Data Wrangling. Additionally, it lists popular tools used in Data Science and highlights the importance of Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA).

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Introduction to Data Science Important Questions

The document provides an introduction to Data Science, defining it as an interdisciplinary field that extracts insights from data using scientific methods and algorithms. It outlines key steps in the Data Science process, differentiates between structured and unstructured data, and explains concepts like Machine Learning and Data Wrangling. Additionally, it lists popular tools used in Data Science and highlights the importance of Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA).

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Introduction to Data Science - Important Questions and Answers

1. What is Data Science?

Data Science is an interdisciplinary field that uses scientific methods, algorithms, processes, and systems to

extract insights and knowledge from structured and unstructured data. It combines statistics, computer

science, and domain expertise.

2. List the key steps in a Data Science process.

1. Data Collection

2. Data Cleaning

3. Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA)

4. Feature Engineering

5. Model Building

6. Model Evaluation

7. Deployment

8. Monitoring and Maintenance

3. What is the difference between structured and unstructured data?

- Structured Data: Organized in rows and columns (e.g., Excel sheets, SQL databases).

- Unstructured Data: Lacks a fixed structure (e.g., images, videos, emails, social media posts).

4. Define Machine Learning.

Machine Learning is a subset of AI that enables systems to learn and improve from experience without being

explicitly programmed. It uses algorithms to identify patterns and make decisions based on data.

5. What is the role of statistics in Data Science?

Statistics helps in data collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation. It is used to summarize data, find
Introduction to Data Science - Important Questions and Answers

patterns, and make informed decisions through methods like probability, hypothesis testing, and regression

analysis.

6. What are the types of Machine Learning?

1. Supervised Learning - Trained with labeled data.

2. Unsupervised Learning - Works with unlabeled data.

3. Reinforcement Learning - Learns by interacting with an environment and receiving feedback.

7. What is Data Wrangling?

Data Wrangling (or Data Cleaning) is the process of cleaning and transforming raw data into a usable format.

It involves handling missing values, correcting data types, and removing duplicates.

8. Name some popular tools used in Data Science.

- Programming Languages: Python, R

- Libraries: Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn

- Visualization: Matplotlib, Seaborn, Tableau

- Big Data: Hadoop, Spark

- Databases: SQL, MongoDB

9. What is the importance of Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA)?

EDA is the process of analyzing data sets to summarize their main characteristics. It helps in understanding

the data, detecting outliers, and choosing the right modeling techniques.

10. What is the difference between AI, Machine Learning, and Data Science?

- AI (Artificial Intelligence): Broader concept of machines performing human-like tasks.


Introduction to Data Science - Important Questions and Answers

- Machine Learning: Subset of AI that learns from data.

- Data Science: Uses ML, statistics, and domain knowledge to extract insights from data.

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