International Journal of Science, Engineering and TechnologyAuthors: Hari Murugan U, Muhammed Raashidh I, Dr.K.Brindha
Abstract: Data Science has emerged as one of the most influential disciplines of the 21st century due to the exponential growth of digital data generated every day. It integrates statistical analysis, computer science, machine learning, and domain expertise to extract meaningful insights from large and complex datasets. Organizations across industries—such as business, healthcare, finance, and social media—leverage data science to improve decision-making, optimize operations, and create personalized user experiences. With approximately 2.5 quintillion bytes of data produced daily, the need for effective data management, analysis, and interpretation has become essential. This paper explores the fundamental concepts of data science, including data collection, preprocessing, exploratory data analysis, machine learning, deep learning, and big data technologies. It also discusses commonly used tools and platforms such as Python, R, TensorFlow, and cloud-based machine learning services that support scalable data analysis and model deployment. Furthermore, the paper highlights diverse applications of data science across sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, e-commerce, and smart cities.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18975795
