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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 student data from sources such as CSV files
  • 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 (e.g., attendance bins)
  • Insight Generation: Interpreting results to support decision-making

In this project, data science techniques are applied to student performance data to analyze exam scores, attendance, study habits, and other factors. The focus is on analysis and insights, not just prediction.