The art of uncovering the insights and trends in data has been around since ancient times. The ancient Egyptians used census data to increase efficiency in tax collection and they accurately predicted the flooding of the Nile river every year. Since then, people working in data science have carved out a unique and distinct field for the work they do. This field is data science. In this course, we will meet some data science practitioners and we will get an overview of what data science is today.

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What you'll learn
Define data science and its importance in today’s data-driven world.
Describe the various paths that can lead to a career in data science.
Describe the advice given by seasoned data science professionals to data scientists who are just starting out.
Explain why data science is considered the sexiest job in the 21st century.
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