Batch 2 - Class 59 - Introduction to Data Science

Attendance: Tishyaa, Smiti, Muskaan, Anisha, Nandini, Kushaan, Abhiram, Praharsh, Aryan, Diya (skype)

Class Notes:

What is Data ScienceData Science is an interdisciplinary field about processes and systems to extract knowledge or insights from large volumes of data in various forms, either structured or unstructured

John Snow 1854 Cholera Map
Explain the problem John Snow was encountering - of finding out what led to spread of Cholera. At that time, it was believed that Cholera was caused by pollution or "bad air". The germ theory was not yet created. 
"Friends" Experiment
Homework

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There are several solutions possible, but the cabala wanted the largest raft possible, so if you can find the highest total, bonus points!

References:   

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_science - Application Areas Next Class
http://www.theguardian.com/news/datablog/interactive/2013/mar/15/cholera-map-john-snow-recreated
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Snow_(physician)
http://www.datasciencekids.org/p/home-page.html
Mathematical Puzzles, Geoffrey Mott-Smith