{"product_id":"data-science-foundations-tools-technique","title":"Data Science Foundations Tools\/technique","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin:0px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Foundational Hands-On Skills You Need to Dive into Data Science\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"margin:0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"margin:0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cblockquote\u003e  \u003cp style=\"margin:0px;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Freeman and Ross have created the definitive resource for new and aspiring data scientists to learn foundational programming skills.” \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp style=\"margin:0px;\"\u003e–From the foreword by Jared Lander, series editor\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp style=\"margin:0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp style=\"margin:0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/blockquote\u003e \u003cp style=\"margin:0px;\"\u003eUsing data science techniques, you can transform raw data into actionable insights for domains ranging from urban planning to precision medicine. \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eProgramming Skills for Data Science\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e brings together all the foundational skills you need to get started, even if you have no programming or data science experience.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"margin:0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"margin:0px;\"\u003eLeading instructors Michael Freeman and Joel Ross guide you through installing and configuring the tools you need to solve professional-level data science problems, including the widely used R language and Git version-control system. They explain how to wrangle your data into a form where it can be easily used, analyzed, and visualized so others can see the patterns you’ve uncovered. Step by step, you’ll master powerful R programming techniques and troubleshooting skills for probing data in new ways, and at larger scales.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"margin:0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"margin:0px;\"\u003eFreeman and Ross teach through practical examples and exercises that can be combined into complete data science projects. Everything’s focused on real-world application, so you can quickly start analyzing your own data and getting answers you can act upon. Learn to\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eInstall your complete data science environment, including R and RStudio\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eManage projects efficiently, from version tracking to documentation\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eHost, manage, and collaborate on data science projects with GitHub\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eMaster R language fundamentals: syntax, programming concepts, and data structures\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eLoad, format, explore, and restructure data for successful analysis\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eInteract with databases and web APIs\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eMaster key principles for visualizing data accurately and intuitively\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eProduce engaging, interactive visualizations with ggplot and other R packages\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eTransform analyses into sharable documents and sites with R Markdown\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eCreate interactive web data science applications with Shiny\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eCollaborate smoothly as part of a data science team\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp style=\"margin:0px;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eRegister your book for convenient access to downloads, updates, and\/or corrections as they become available. See inside book for details.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57548676465022,"sku":"NW9780135133101","price":32.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9780135133101.jpg?v=1781516136","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/products\/data-science-foundations-tools-technique","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}