Foundation Data Science

Dr.N.S.Nithya
Associate Professor,
Department of Software Systems,
School of Computer Science and Engineering,
Vellore Institute of Technology,
Vellore.
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• Quiz-1
• CAT-1
• Quiz-2
• CAT-2
• DA
• FAT
 Data Science
• Data science is the domain of study that deals with vast
volumes of data using modern tools and techniques to
find unseen patterns, derive meaningful information,
and make business decisions.
• It is a multidisciplinary approach that combines
principles and practices from the fields of mathematics,
statistics, artificial intelligence, and computer
engineering to analyze large amounts of data.
 Why is data science important?
• Data science is important because it combines tools, methods, and
technology to generate meaning from data.
• Modern organizations are drowned with data; there is a increase
of devices that can automatically collect and store information.
• Online systems and payment portals capture more data in the
fields of e-commerce, medicine, finance, and every other aspect of
human life.
• We have text, audio, video, and image data available in vast
quantities.
 History of data science
• While the term data science is not new, the meanings and
connotations have changed over time.
• The word first appeared in the ’60s as an alternative name
for statistics. In the late ’90s, computer science professionals
formalized the term.
• A proposed definition for data science saw it as a separate
field with three aspects: data design, collection, and analysis.
 Future of data science
• Artificial intelligence and machine learning innovations have
made data processing faster and more efficient.
• Industry demand has created an system of courses, degrees,
and job positions within the field of data science.
• Because of the cross-functional skillset and expertise
required, data science shows strong projected growth over
the coming decades.
 What is data science used for?
Data science is used to study data in four main ways:
• Descriptive analysis
• Diagnostic analysis
• Predictive analysis
• Prescriptive analysis
 What is the data science process?
• A business problem typically initiates the data science process. Once the
problem has been defined, the data scientist may solve it using the OSEMN
data science process:
• O – Obtain data
• S – Scrub data
• E – Explore data
• M – Model data
• N – Interpret results
Data Science
 Types of Data Science Job
• Data Scientist
• Data Analyst
• Machine learning expert
• Data engineer
• Data Architect
• Data Administrator
• Business Analyst
• Business Intelligence Manager
 Prerequisite for Data Science
• Non-Technical Prerequisite
• Curiosity
• Critical Thinking
• Communication skills
• Technical Prerequisite
• Machine learning
• Mathematical modelling
• Statistics
• Computer programming
• Databases
Data Science Components
 Data Science Uses
Data science applications are frequently used in
• Healthcare
• Marketing
• Banking
• Finance and Policy work.