Confident data skills

Data has radically changed how our world works. From entertainment to politics, technology to advertising, science to business, understanding and using data is now one of the most transferable and applicable skills. Learning how to work with data may seem overwhelming or difficult, but with Confident Data Skills, you'll master the basics and enhance your professional capabilities. This essential book covers data mining, preparation, analysis, and communication, financial modeling, insight visualization, and data presentation through filmmaking and dynamic simulations. In-depth international case studies from a wide range of organizations, including Netflix, LinkedIn, Goodreads, Deep Blue, AlphaGo, and Make Hard Lemonade Co., demonstrate successful data techniques in practice and inspire you to turn knowledge into innovation. Confident Data Skills also offers insightful guidance on how to use data skills to boost your employability and improve the performance of your industry or company through your data skills. Expert author and trainer, Kirill Eremenko, is committed to simplifying complex matters and inspiring you to gain the confidence needed to develop understanding, skill, and a love of data.