Overview

Data has dramatically changed how our world works. Understanding and using data is now one of the most transferable and desirable skills. Whether you're an entrepreneur wanting to boost your business, a jobseeker looking for that employable edge, or simply hoping to make the most of your current career, Confident Data Skills is here to help. This updated second edition takes you through the basics of data: from data mining and preparing and analysing your data, to visualizing and communicating your insights. It now contains exciting new content on neural networks and deep learning. Featuring in-depth international case studies from companies including Amazon, LinkedIn and Mike's Hard Lemonade Co, as well as easy-to understand language and inspiring advice and guidance, Confident Data Skills will help you use your new-found data skills to give your career that cutting-edge boost. About the Confident series... From coding and web design to data, digital content and cyber security, the Confident books are the perfect beginner's resource for enhancing your professional life, whatever your career path.

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Author:   Kirill Eremenko ,  Kirill Eremenko
Publisher:   Kogan Page Ltd
Imprint:   Kogan Page Ltd
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 14.50cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 22.30cm
Weight:   0.630kg
ISBN:  

9781789664416

ISBN 10:   1789664411
Pages:   320
Publication Date:   10 September 2020
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Chapter - 00: Introduction; Section - ONE: What is it? key principles; Chapter - 01: Defining data; Chapter - 02: How data fulfils our needs; Chapter - 03: AI and our Future; Section - TWO: When and where can I get it? data gathering and analysis; Chapter - 04: Identify the problem; Chapter - 05: Data preparation; Chapter - 06: Data analysis (part I); Chapter - 07: Data analysis (part II); Section - THREE: How can I present it? communicating data; Chapter - 08: Data visualization; Chapter - 09: Data presentation; Chapter - 10: Your career in data science

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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. --Damian Mingle, Chief Data Scientist, Intermedix 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'. --Ben Taylor, Chief Data Officer, ZIFF Inc 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. --Michael Segala, CEO and Co-Founder, SFL Scientific

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'. --Ben Taylor, Chief Data Officer, ZIFF Inc 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. --Michael Segala, CEO and Co-Founder, SFL Scientific 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. --Damian Mingle, Chief Data Scientist, Intermedix

Author Information

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.

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