Data science is an interdisciplinary field that involves the use of scientific methods, processes, algorithms, and systems to extract insights and knowledge from structured and unstructured data. It combines techniques from statistics, mathematics, computer science, and domain-specific expertise to analyze and interpret complex data sets.
Data Collection: Gathering relevant data from various sources, including databases, sensors, and external datasets.
Data Cleaning and Preprocessing: Ensuring data quality by handling missing values, outliers, and formatting issues.