A Textbook of Data Science For Class 12 (A.Y. 2023-24)Onward

Book excerpt: Computer technology, large number of people and dependence on Al has led to large transactions of data throughout the world. The need to study data science has never been greater. Various types of data have to be interacted with and various technical methods are used to open files received in these transactions. Data Science is itself very much grounded on Mathematics and Statistics, and cannot be understood without relying a lot on computer science. With these points in mind, the CBSE has suggested that the subject Data Science be added as a subject in Classes 11 and 12. We have come out with this book, "A Textbook of Data Science for class 11." The book is divided into two parts: Parts A (Employability Skills) and B (Subject Specific Skills). • Part A consists of the chapters on Communication Skills - Ill, Self Management Skills - Ill, ICT Skills - Ill, Entrepreneurial Skills - Ill and Green Skills - Ill. • Part B consists of data science related chapters. They are Ethics in Data Science, Assessing Data, Forecasting on Data, Randomization and Introduction to R Studio. The chapters have the following features: •:• Learning Objectives: It describes the goals to be achieved by the end of the chapter. •:• Chapter Contents: Concepts are explained to strengthen the knowledge base of the learners. •:• Check Your Knowledge: It gives question(s) to test the student's understanding of the chapter taught. •:• Test Yourself: It includes questions with headings such as Multiple choice questions, Match the following, Short Answer Type questions, Long answer type questions, Activity Zone and Group Discussion. This effort of ours will be of immense use for the students and teachers. Any feedback given regarding the quality of the material will be gracefully accepted and acknowledged. We intend to improve the book further, if possible. AUTHOR