An Introduction to Data Science

An Introduction to Data Science by Jeffrey S. Saltz and Jeffrey M. Stanton is an easy-to-read, gentle introduction for people with a wide range of backgrounds into the world of data science. Needing no prior coding experience or a deep understanding of statistics, this book uses the R programming la...

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Main Author: Saltz, Jeffrey S. (Author)
Other Authors: Stanton, Jeffrey M. (co-author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Los Angeles SAGE 2018
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Summary:An Introduction to Data Science by Jeffrey S. Saltz and Jeffrey M. Stanton is an easy-to-read, gentle introduction for people with a wide range of backgrounds into the world of data science. Needing no prior coding experience or a deep understanding of statistics, this book uses the R programming language and RStudio® platform to make data science welcoming and accessible for all learners. After introducing the basics of data science, the book builds on each previous concept to explain R programming from the ground up. Readers will learn essential skills in data science through demonstrations of how to use data to construct models, predict outcomes, and visualize data.
Physical Description:xii, 275 pages illustrations, maps 24 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:9781506377537