Data Science: A Roadmap to Your Data Science Journey

Step 1

Personality Characteristics
  • Curiosity is key
  • Make sound arguments
  • Use good judgement
  • Familiarize with analytics platforms
  • Storyteller
  • Know your area of interests (such as healthcare or IT)

Many Paths
  • Diverse educational and career backgrounds
  • Exposure to data challenges
  • Sparked interest
  • Data science is adaptable across professions
Step 2
Step 3

Data Literacy
  • Analyze both structured and unstructured data
  • Understand file formats
  • Database and SQL skills
  • Big Data, Cloud
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    Tools & Techniques
    • Programming with Python and R
    • Hadoop
    • Python libraries: NumPy, pandas, scikit-learn
    • Data visualization tools
    • Machine learning algorithms
    • Data preprocessing techniques
    		Step 4
    Step 5

    Foundational Skills
  • Statistical knowledge
  • Mathematics, Calculus, Linear Algebra
  • Exploratory data analysis
  • Select, train, and test models
  • Communication and presentation skills
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    Range of Tasks
    • Build Recommendation Engines
    • Predictive Modeling
    • Data Analysis and Problem Solving
    • Identify Patterns
    • Utilize External Data Sources
    • Communication of Findings
    		Step 6
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