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Data Science for Decision Makers

You're reading from   Data Science for Decision Makers Enhance your leadership skills with data science and AI expertise

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Product type Paperback
Published in Jul 2024
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781837637294
Length 270 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Jon Howells Jon Howells
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Table of Contents (20) Chapters Close

Preface 1. Part 1: Understanding Data Science and Its Foundations
2. Chapter 1: Introducing Data Science FREE CHAPTER 3. Chapter 2: Characterizing and Collecting Data 4. Chapter 3: Exploratory Data Analysis 5. Chapter 4: The Significance of Significance 6. Chapter 5: Understanding Regression 7. Part 2: Machine Learning – Concepts, Applications, and Pitfalls
8. Chapter 6: Introducing Machine Learning 9. Chapter 7: Supervised Machine Learning 10. Chapter 8: Unsupervised Machine Learning 11. Chapter 9: Interpreting and Evaluating Machine Learning Models 12. Chapter 10: Common Pitfalls in Machine Learning 13. Part 3: Leading Successful Data Science Projects and Teams
14. Chapter 11: The Structure of a Data Science Project 15. Chapter 12: The Data Science Team 16. Chapter 13: Managing the Data Science Team 17. Chapter 14: Continuing Your Journey as a Data Science Leader 18. Index 19. Other Books You May Enjoy

Summary

Navigating the landscape of data collection, storage, processing, analysis, and machine learning is no small task. However, understanding the different sources and categories of data, various databases, and the pros and cons of cloud, on-premises, and hybrid solutions will equip you to make informed decisions and better understand the data landscape within your organization.

Consider these key questions:

  • What are the key criteria when evaluating data?
  • What is the difference between first, second, and third-party data?
  • What is the difference between structured, unstructured, and semi-structured data?
  • What are the methods for collecting data?
  • What are the methods for storing and processing data?
  • How can you navigate the landscape of data solutions, and what are the pros and cons of each?

This knowledge will help you and your team make the right decisions about data collection and technology to best serve your business use cases and gain tangible...

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