Although data science is a broad field, if you could only read one book to learn or refer to the most important concepts in the field, what would it be?
Honestly, I’d go with “The Elements of Statistical Learning.” Sounds heavy, but it’s like that trusty tool you keep coming back to. Helped me big time.
Data Science for Business" by Foster Provost and Tom Fawcett is a top pick. It explains data science basics and shows how to use it for business, covering key topics like data mining and predictive modeling. It’s useful for both beginners and pros.
“Hands-On Machine Learning” is the most valuable book I’ve read.