Confident Data Science

Estimates put the worldwide data market at $64 billion, a figure the source presents as making data more valuable than oil. Raw data, however, has little worth until someone analyzes it, interprets it and turns it into new ideas, and that is the work of data scientists. This book aims to help readers build the foundations of that field and gain confidence working in it.

The contents cover the main analytical and visualization tools used in data science, along with practical advice on pitching ideas to clients and collaborating with them once a project is underway. It also gives an overview of the discipline, including its core concepts, how it developed over time, and the knowledge needed to succeed as a practitioner.

The author, Adam Ross Nelson, works as a data science consultant. He entered the industry later in his career, and his account draws on both his professional experience and that path. The book suits readers weighing a move into data science as well as those who simply want a broader understanding of the subject.

The book is part of the Confident series from Kogan Page, which covers technical subjects such as coding, cloud computing and cyber security for readers who want to deepen their skills and advance their careers.