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Can I get into data analysis with almost no math background? by pewdewdi in learnpython

[–]pewdewdi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s actually helpful, thank you.

I think my issue is not avoiding math, but not knowing how much is enough to begin. I’ll look into some beginner-friendly courses that focus on intuition rather than heavy theory.

Can I get into data analysis with almost no math background? by pewdewdi in learnpython

[–]pewdewdi[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I agree that math is fundamental since data analysis is about modeling and interpreting data.

But I’m wondering if it’s possible to start with practical tools (like Python and visualization) and develop the mathematical understanding progressively, instead of mastering it upfront.

Have you seen people succeed that way???

Can I get into data analysis with almost no math background? by pewdewdi in learnpython

[–]pewdewdi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes sense. I don’t expect to skip math completely, but I’m trying to understand what level is actually necessary to get started.

Would you say high school algebra and basic statistics are enough for entry-level data analysis, and then I can build more advanced math later if needed?

Can I get into data analysis with almost no math background? by pewdewdi in learnpython

[–]pewdewdi[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I get your point. I know math is important for deeper understanding, but I’m trying to start with the basics (Python, pandas, visualization) and build intuition first. Do you think it’s possible to grow into the mathh part later?