Data Science for Business by Foster Provost and Tom Fawcett is an English-language textbook on data science and data-analytical thinking. This book is aimed at professionals and provides insight into the fundamental principles of data science for solving business problems.
The book covers the entire data-mining process and teaches you how to use data as a strategic business asset. Using practical examples from an MBA course at New York University, the methods and techniques of data science are explained in an accessible way. This helps you better understand how data science adds value to business decisions and how you can effectively collaborate with data scientists.
Key features:
- Explanation of data-analytical thinking and data-mining techniques
- Practical applications for business problems
- Support for communication between business and data science
- Suitable for professionals who want to apply data science within organizations
The book aligns with topics such as Knowledge Management, 3D graphics and modelling, and Data Modeling & Design within the COMPUTERS / Data Science collection.