Introduction to Data Science
# Introduction to Data Science
**Overview**:
Data science combines statistics, programming, and domain knowledge to extract actionable
insights from structured and unstructured data.
**Key Concepts**:
- **Data Cleaning**: Removing inaccuracies or inconsistencies in raw data.
- **Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA)**: Understanding patterns and summarizing key characteristics
using visualization tools.
- **Model Building**: Using algorithms like regression, decision trees, and clustering.
- **Communication**: Presenting findings through dashboards, reports, or storytelling.
**Tools**:
- Programming: Python, R
- Libraries: Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib
- Platforms: Jupyter Notebooks, Databricks
**Example**:
A retail company predicts customer churn by analyzing historical purchase data and customer
feedback.