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What Is Data Science?

Lesson 1: What Is Data Science?

Data Science is an interdisciplinary field that focuses on extracting meaningful insights from data. It combines concepts from:

  • Statistics and Mathematics
  • Programming and Computer Science
  • Domain knowledge

A typical data science workflow includes:

  • Data Collection: Gathering raw data from sources such as files or databases
  • Data Cleaning: Handling missing values and correcting data types
  • Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA): Identifying patterns, trends, and distributions
  • Feature Creation: Creating new useful columns for analysis
  • Insight Generation: Interpreting results to support decision-making

In this project, data science techniques are applied to sales data to analyze historical records and understand business performance. The focus is on analysis and insights, not prediction.