The data project pathway

The data project pathway is a 16-step guide to planning, conducting, and applying your data projects. By following these steps, you can avoid problems, make efficient use of your time and resources, and make sure that your work has sustainable impact.

The steps

Part 1: Planning

  • Step 01: Define Goals

  • Step 02: Organize Resources

  • Step 03: Coordinate People

  • Step 04: Schedule Project

Part 2: Wrangling

  • Step 05: Get Data

  • Step 06: Clean Data

  • Step 07: Explore Data

  • Step 08: Refine Data

Part 3: Modeling

  • Step 09: Create Model

  • Step 10: Validate Model

  • Step 11: Evaluate Model

  • Step 12: Interpret Model

Part 4: Applying

  • Step 13: Present Model

  • Step 14: Deploy Model

  • Step 15: Revisit Model

  • Step 16: Archive Assets