The Crystal Ball Instruction Manual, Volume 2
Foundations for Data Science
Book Details
| Author | Stephen Davies |
| Publisher | University of Mary Washington |
| Published | 2020 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Paperback | 324 pages |
| Language | English |
| License | Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike |
Book Description
This book, The Crystal Ball Instruction Manual: Volume Two, Foundations for Data Science, continues the series. The author, Stephen Davies, explains that the first volume was titled "Introduction to Data Science" because it provided an initial, broad tour of the field. He notes that the reader's continued interest indicates a readiness to explore the next level.
In Foundations, the text states that Davies will solidify the reader's knowledge to create a firm base for future learning. The book mentions that subsequent volumes will cover applications and advanced techniques, but that all future learning rests on the skill set built in the first two volumes.
The author concludes by reminding the reader that all prerequisite topics were covered in Volume One and suggests brushing up on any that seem unclear.
This book is available under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike license (CC BY-SA), which means that you are free to copy, distribute, and modify it, as long as you credit the original author and license any derivative works under the same terms.
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