7. Data Science Is a Way of Thinking
Above all, Grus shows that data science is about mental discipline, not tools. Building things yourself forces you to understand deeply and question assumptions.
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Discover how Data Science from Scratch by Joel Grus teaches you to build every core concept — from statistics to machine learning — using pure Python. No shortcuts, just deep understanding. Ideal for those who want to truly master data science fundamentals.
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