1. Introduction

Data science in an interdisciplinary field of study. It involves areas like data, databases, analytics, programming, machine learning, and visualization, as seen in Fig. 1.1

Fig. 1.1 What is Data Science? (source)

Chapter 1 include 2 sections:

1. Introduction to Data Science

2. Programming Concepts

Data science is an interdisciplinary field that combines statistics, computing, and domain expertise to extract insights and knowledge from data, driving decision-making and innovation across industries. As you begin this journey, you’ll explore not only what data science is and why it matters, but also the foundational skills required to succeed in this area. A key part of this foundation is programming, particularly in Python, which enables you to manipulate data, build models, and automate analyses. This chapter introduces the core concepts of data science and programming, providing you with the essential vocabulary and tools to understand, communicate, and solve real-world problems using data.