From Concepts to Code

Introduction to Data Science

Adam P. Tashman

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English

Chapman & Hall/CRC
25 April 2024

Data analysis: general; Automatic control engineering; Environmental science, engineering & technology; Databases; Artificial intelligence

The breadth of problems that can be solved with data science is astonishing, and this book provides the required tools and skills for a broad audience. The reader takes a journey into the forms, uses, and abuses of data and models, and learns how to critically examine each step. Python coding and data analysis skills are built from the ground up, with no prior coding experience assumed. The necessary background in computer science, mathematics, and statistics is provided in an approachable manner.

Each step of the machine learning lifecycle is discussed, from business objective planning to monitoring a model in production. This end-to-end approach supplies the broad view necessary to sidestep many of the pitfalls that can sink a data science project. Detailed examples are provided from a wide range of applications and fields, from fraud detection in banking to breast cancer classification in healthcare. The reader will learn the techniques to accomplish tasks that include predicting outcomes, explaining observations, and detecting patterns. Improper use of data and models can introduce unwanted effects and dangers to society. A chapter on model risk provides a framework for comprehensively challenging a model and mitigating weaknesses. When data is collected, stored, and used, it may misrepresent reality and introduce bias. Strategies for addressing bias are discussed. From Concepts to Code: Introduction to Data Science leverages content developed by the author for a full-year data science course suitable for advanced high school or early undergraduate students. This course is freely available and it includes weekly lesson plans.

By: Adam P. Tashman
Imprint: Chapman & Hall/CRC
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 870g
ISBN: 9781032517957
ISBN 10: 1032517956
Pages: 367
Publication Date: 25 April 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Adam P. Tashman has been working in data science for over twenty years. He is Associate Professor of Data Science at the University of Virginia School of Data Science. He is currently Director of the Capstone program, and he was formerly Director of the Online Master's of Data Science program. He was the School of Data Science Capital One Fellow for the 2023-2024 academic year. Dr. Tashman won multiple awards from Amazon Web Services, where he advised education and government technology companies on best practices in machine learning and artificial intelligence. Dr. Tashman lives in Charlottesville, VA with his wonderful wife Elle and daughter Callie.