Dive Into Data Science

“Strikes a nice balance of explaining fundamental data science concepts and theories, while also equipping readers with hands-on practice with Python. . . . definitely a good place to start data science.”
—Ben Dickson, TechTalks

“Dive Into Data Science is a book every budding data analyst will want. Tuckfield covers the field with nuance and insight to show you what you can do and lead you to new ground. . . . If you have any interest in data science you’ll find this book a welcomed joy and refer to it for years to come.”
—David S. Mazel, Principal/Manager Systems Engineer, Regulus-Group

“Another nice learning resource for newbie data scientists.”
—Daniel D. Gutierrez, Editor-in-Chief, insideBIGDATA

“I highly recommend this book . . . The trick to writing an introductory Data Science book is to land on the right balance between ‘now watch what this magical line of Python code does’ and ‘here’s what’s happening and what this approach is good for’. I think Dr. Tuckfield has done it.”
—Dr. Daniel Zingaro, author of Algorithmic Thinking and Learn to Code by Solving Problems

“Dive Into Data Science is a concise, accessible guide that demystifies the essential tools and techniques used by data scientists, allowing anyone with a basic understanding of programming to explore and analyze data like a pro.”
—Allen B. Downey, Staff Producer at Brilliant and author of Elements of Data Science and Modeling and Simulation in Python

“Comprehensive and thoroughly ‘user friendly’ in in organization and presentation, [Dive Into Data Science] is the ideal instructional reference guide to utilizing Python as a basic and essential part of doing business in today’s increasing complex, competitive, and digital world . . . . a highly recommended addition to personal, professional, community, corporate, college, and university library Computer Programming & Business Management collections and supplemental MBA curriculum studies lists.”
—Midwest Book Review