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: Dr Funmi Obembe is the Head of Technology at the Faculty of Arts, Science and Technology, University of Northampton. Dr Ofer Engel is a Data Scientist at the University of Groningen.
- 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.