Abstract
This practical textbook offers a hands-on introduction to big data analytics, helping you to develop the skills required to hit the ground running as a data professional.
It complements theoretical foundations with an emphasis on the application of big data analytics, illustrated by real-life examples and datasets. Containing comprehensive coverage of all the key topics in this area, this book uses open-source technologies and examples in Python and Apache Spark.
Learning features include:
- Ethics by Design encourages you to consider data ethics at every stage.
- Industry Insights facilitate a deeper understanding of the link between what you are studying and how it is applied in industry.
- Datasets, questions, and exercises give you the opportunity to apply your learning.
It complements theoretical foundations with an emphasis on the application of big data analytics, illustrated by real-life examples and datasets. Containing comprehensive coverage of all the key topics in this area, this book uses open-source technologies and examples in Python and Apache Spark.
Learning features include:
- Ethics by Design encourages you to consider data ethics at every stage.
- Industry Insights facilitate a deeper understanding of the link between what you are studying and how it is applied in industry.
- Datasets, questions, and exercises give you the opportunity to apply your learning.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Ltd |
| Number of pages | 392 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781529600094 |
| ISBN (Print) | 1529600081 |
| Publication status | Published - 23 Feb 2024 |
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