Beginner Roadmap to Learn Python and Data Science
STEP 1: Learn Python Basics (1-2 weeks)
Focus: Understand the syntax, data types, and basic programming.
Topics:
- Variables, data types (int, float, str, list, dict)
- Loops (for, while)
- Functions
- Conditional statements (if, else)
Resources:
- Kaggle Python Course: https://www.kaggle.com/learn/python
- W3Schools Python: https://www.w3schools.com/python/
- YouTube: Python for Beginners by Telusko or Programming with Mosh
STEP 2: Core Python for Data Science (1-2 weeks)
Focus: Learn libraries used in real projects.
Libraries:
- NumPy - for numerical calculations
- Pandas - for handling data
- Matplotlib and Seaborn - for data visualization
Resources:
- Kaggle: Pandas: https://www.kaggle.com/learn/pandas
- YouTube: Codebasics Data Analysis Playlist
STEP 3: Learn Basic Statistics & Math (2 weeks)
Focus: Build the foundation for Machine Learning and Data Science.
Topics:
- Descriptive statistics (mean, median, mode, std dev)
- Probability basics
- Data distributions (normal, uniform)
- Correlation, regression
Resources:
- Khan Academy Statistics: https://www.khanacademy.org/math/statistics-probability
- Book: Practical Statistics for Data Scientists
STEP 4: Try Beginner Data Science Projects (2-3 weeks)
Focus: Apply your skills in small projects.
Ideas:
- COVID-19 Data Analysis
- Titanic Survival Prediction (Kaggle)
- Analyze a dataset from data.gov.in or Kaggle
Tools:
- Jupyter Notebook
- Google Colab (no installation needed)
STEP 5: Explore Machine Learning (Optional Next Step)
Once you're confident, begin with:
- Supervised vs unsupervised learning
- Algorithms: Linear Regression, KNN, Decision Trees
- Use scikit-learn in Python