A Hands-on Introduction to Big Data Analytics

<p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Learning features include:<br/> <br/>  - <strong>Ethics by Design </strong>encourages you to consider data ethics at every stage.<br/>  - <strong>Industry Insights</strong> facilitate a deeper understanding of the link between what you are studying and how it is applied in industry.<br/>  - <strong>Datasets, questions, and exercises </strong>give <strong></strong>you the opportunity to apply your learning.</p> <p><strong>Dr Funmi Obembe</strong> is the Head of Technology at the Faculty of Arts, Science and Technology, University of Northampton.</p> <p><strong>Dr Ofer Engel is </strong>a <strong></strong>Data Scientist at the University of Groningen.</p>