Class Notes: Introduction to Data Science Date: December 13, 2024 Instructor: Dr.
Kevin Andrews
Topics Covered What is Data Science?
Definition: The interdisciplinary field focusing on extracting insights from data using statistics, programming, and
machine learning. Key Steps in Data Science Workflow: Data collection Data cleaning Data analysis and visualization
Modeling and evaluation Tools and Technologies:
Programming Languages: Python, R. Libraries: Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, TensorFlow. Visualization Tools: Tableau,
Power BI. Real-World Use Cases:
Predictive modeling for customer behavior. Healthcare diagnostics based on patient data. Assignment: Analyze a
dataset of your choice and create visualizations in Python. Due: December 17, 2024.