Chapter 10

This is my first readthrough of the chapter, and so far, the information contained within Chapter 10 is extremely informative. It outlines the various steps a computer uses to evaluate datasets and defines what exactly is contained within a dataset. If it were possible for me to get a “do-over” in my life, I think I would have gone to school to become a data scientist, or at the very least a data analyst. The ability to effectively structure data into easily accessible and understandable groups has always been an interest of mine.
Chapter 10 also outlines how effective computational thinking is and why it is in our best interest to try to add this approach to problem solving into our everyday lives. Using this way of thinking, along with computers as a tool to help solve problems, will be a major asset for society.

I also found it very interesting that computers were designed in a way that mimics the human brain and how our brains process, store, and output information. When you think about it that way, it makes sense why computers are so effective at organizing and evaluating large amounts of data. Overall, this chapter did a great job explaining why properly structuring data and using computational thinking are so important, especially in a world where we constantly interact with large amounts of information every day. It also outlined the importance of data scientists and analysts in a world where data has become an extremely valuable commodity.

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