Description
Understand the basics of data - how to collect, analyse, present and apply it - and give your career a valuable, cutting-edge boost with this engaging and easy-to-read beginner's guide.
"The most comprehensive book I have seen for those wanting to get into data science - what Harvard Business Review called 'the sexiest job of the 21st century'."
"Kirill Eremenko's book skilfully unravels the mysteries behind all the popular analytics tools and techniques, as well as many of the algorithms that power intelligent systems. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to pursue a career in data science. "
"Kirill Eremenko has come up with an amazing, unique way of making data science simple. From novices to the most experienced, anyone wanting to learn about data science will benefit from this book. Kirill covers everything from what data is and how to wrangle it, to helping you develop your own data analysis process, to effectively communicating with data. This book has it all! "
"Eremenko is an established voice in the field, and his book is a must-read for anyone with an interest in using data science for business. Crammed with advice, Confident Data Skills provides the means to broaden one's horizons through data."
"Terrific. Eremenko has a knack for rendering complex theories in clear, elegant prose. Instructive and spirited, it will help you think - not only about the world around you but also about yourself."
Kirill Eremenko is a data science entrepreneur, instructor and consultant. As Founder and CEO of SuperDataScience, he leverages data to drive business strategy, revamp customer experience, and revolutionize business processes. Kirill runs more than 50 online courses, taken by over 1,000,000 students worldwide.