Data science is a field of study that focuses on the collection, processing, analysis and interpretation of data for the purpose of gaining insights and making decisions. Data science uses methods from different fields, such as mathematics, computer science and statistics, and can be applied to different types of data, such as transactional data, social media data and sensor data. In the context of data analytics, data science is an important discipline used to gain insights from data, and to use these insights to make decisions and solve problems. Data science can be applied by businesses as well as governments and nonprofit organizations, and can be used, for example, to help develop new products or services, or to better understand customer needs and behavior.