From dd438aea1908be0c8f7a48741c2516f94cedb682 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Matt Huntington Date: Wed, 5 Apr 2017 10:04:50 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] What is Data Science --- README.md | 2 +- intro.md | 30 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2 files changed, 31 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) create mode 100644 intro.md diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 6e30ff5..740a8df 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1 +1 @@ -# Introduction to Data Science +# Introduction to Data Science Workshop diff --git a/intro.md b/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..17650f0 --- /dev/null +++ b/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,30 @@ +# Introduction to Data Science + +## Lesson Objectives + +1. Intros +1. What is Data Science? + +## Intros + +1. Here's a bit about me +1. This class can be about networking, too! Tell us about yourself! + - What is Your Name? + - What Brings You To GA? + - What Are Your Current Activities? + +## What is Data Science? + +What is it, exactly? + +- A set of tools and techniques used to extract useful information from data. +- An interdisciplinary, problem-solving oriented subject + +What does it consist of? + +- Programming skills +- Math and Statistics knowledge +- Business acumen (substantive expertise) +- Communication Skills + +![venn diagram](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5150aec6e4b0e340ec52710a/t/51525c33e4b0b3e0d10f77ab/1364352052403/Data_Science_VD.png)