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Data Science

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Data science is an interdisciplinary field that uses scientific methods, algorithms, and systems to extract insights and knowledge from structured and unstructured data. It combines elements of statistics, computer science, and domain expertise to analyze large volumes of data, build predictive models, and inform decision-making. Key components include data collection, cleaning, exploration, visualization, and modeling using tools like Python, R, and machine learning frameworks. Data scientists often work with big data technologies and collaborate across disciplines to solve complex problems in industries ranging from healthcare and finance to marketing and technology.

Thumbnail: Algo-r-(h)-i-(y)-thms, 2018. Installation view at ON AIR, Tomás Saraceno's solo exhibition at Palais de Tokyo, Paris, 2018. (Unsplash License; Alina Grubnyak via Unsplash)


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