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SQL, or Structured Query Language, is a crucial tool for data scientists to communicate with and manipulate relational databases, which consist of related tables of rows and columns. It enables data extraction, analysis, and efficient data manipulation through core commands like SELECT, WHERE, and ORDER BY. Setting up an environment and writing simple queries are essential steps for leveraging SQL in data science workflows.

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SQL

SQL, or Structured Query Language, is a crucial tool for data scientists to communicate with and manipulate relational databases, which consist of related tables of rows and columns. It enables data extraction, analysis, and efficient data manipulation through core commands like SELECT, WHERE, and ORDER BY. Setting up an environment and writing simple queries are essential steps for leveraging SQL in data science workflows.

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SQL

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SQL for Data • What is SQL?

Science • SQL stands for Structured Query


Language.

• It is used to communicate with and


manipulate databases.

• Why SQL for Data Science?

• Data scientists use SQL to extract,


analyze, and manipulate data stored in
relational databases.

• SQL is essential for working with


structured data.

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Relational Databases
What is a Relational Database?

• A collection of tables that are related to each


other.

• Tables consist of rows (records) and columns


(attributes).

Example:

Table: Customers

Columns: CustomerID, Name, Email, City,


Start_Date

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The Foundation of Data Analysis
1.SQL: SQL (Structured Query Language) is the primary tool for interacting with
relational databases.
•It enables data extraction, manipulation, and storage, making it essential
for data science workflows.
2.Relational Databases: The Backbone of Structured Data
•Data is organized into tables with rows (records) and columns (attributes).
•Tables are linked through relationships, enabling efficient data retrieval and
analysis.
3.Structure of SQL Queries
•SQL queries are used to communicate with databases.
•Basic commands include SELECT, WHERE, ORDER BY, and GROUP BY.
4.Importance of SQL in Data Science
•Extracts data for analysis and modeling.
•Cleans and preprocesses data for machine learning.
•Enables efficient data manipulation and storage.
5.Getting Started
•Set up your environment (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite).
•Write simple queries to interact with data and build a strong foundation for
advanced analysis.

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Essential SQL Commands for Data
Manipulation
1.Core SQL Commands for Data Retrieval
•SELECT: Retrieves specific columns from a table.
•FROM: Specifies the table to query.
Why It Matters:
•WHERE: Filters records based on conditions. •These commands form the foundation of data
•ORDER BY: Sorts the results in ascending or descending order.
•LIMIT: Restricts the number of rows returned.
manipulation in SQL.
2.Filtering Data •They enable data scientists to extract, filter, and
organize data efficiently, answering basic
•Use WHERE to extract records that meet specific criteria.

analytical questions.
3.Sorting Data
• Use ORDER BY to organize query results.

4.Limiting Results
• Use LIMIT to control the number of rows
returned.
5.Selecting Specific Columns
• Retrieve only the necessary columns for
analysis.

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