Data Science Foundations: Practical Approaches with the 80/20 Rule — Part 1

Data science can feel overwhelming—algorithms, models, tools, frameworks… It’s a lot. But what if you could get most of the value from a few focused moves? That’s where the 80/20 rule (a.k.a. Pareto Principle) comes in. This guide walks you through practical, high-impact steps across the data science workflow—from scoping your project to selecting strong features—with a casual tone, not dry, but still grounded in real-world experience.

May 1, 2025 - 13:42

Data Science Foundations: Practical Approaches with the 80/20 Rule — Part 1

Data science can feel overwhelming—algorithms, models, tools, frameworks… It’s a lot. But what if you could get most of the value from a few focused moves? That’s where the 80/20 rule (a.k.a. Pareto Principle) comes in. This guide walks you through practical, high-impact steps across the data science workflow—from scoping your project to selecting strong features—with a casual tone, not dry, but still grounded in real-world experience.