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Description
xvi, 183 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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Summary
The growing importance of data science, and the increasing role of information professionals in the management and use of data, are brought together in Practical Data Science for Information Professionals to provide a practical introduction specifically designed for information professionals. Data science has a wide range of applications within the information profession, from working alongside researchers in the discovery of new knowledge, to the application of business analytics for the smoother running of a library or library services. Practical Data Science for Information Professionals provides an accessible introduction to data science, using detailed examples and analysis on real data sets to explore the basics of the subject.
Contents
What is data science? -- Little data, big data -- The process of data science -- Tools for data analysis -- Clustering and social network analysis -- Predictions and forecasts -- Text analysis and mining -- The future of data science and information professionals -- Appendix-Programming concepts for data science.
