A concise guide to the world of data and analytics, with numerous examples demonstrating problems solved with the power of data. A great intro for anyone looking to break into the field of data science.

An accessible introduction to the world of data and analytics. The book illustrates core principles of solving problems with data, featuring experts who have tackled significant challenges. It's a concise guide that helps readers understand the impact of the data revolution on various aspects of life.

Rating: ★★★★☆

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for this complementary ARC in exchange for my honest review!

This book gives a quick look through the history of data up to current times from the perspective of an English major that ended up becoming a data professional without writing code (I'm a little jealous).

Each of the stories was quick, interesting and relatable - I felt that the author did a great job connecting historical events to how data is used today. There were several points made throughout the book that really resonated to me as a data scientist - including how no model is perfect but focusing on if it's better than the alternatives.

I strongly recommend this book to anyone interested in data, it acts as a good intro to data and analytics that is also very readable for someone well-versed in the subject.

Interesting books... Data is everywhere and often funny and often scary. Thanks for the advance read and good luck to the author.