The concept of deep machine learning is easier to understand by paying attention to the cyclic stochastic time series and a time series whose content is non-stationary not only within the cycles, but also over the cycles as the cycle-to-cycle variations.

All You Need to Know, and Nothing You Don't, to Solve Real Problems with Python Python is one of the most popular programming languages in the world, used for everything from shell scripts to web development to data science. As a result, Python is a great language to learn, but you don't need to learn "everything" to get started, just how to use it efficiently to solve real problems. In Learn Enough Python to Be Dangerous, renowned instructor Michael Hartl teaches the specific concepts, skills, and approaches you need to be professionally productive. Even if you've never programmed before, Hartl helps you quickly build technical sophistication and master the lore you need to succeed. Hartl introduces Python both as a general-purpose language and as a specialist tool for web development and data science, presenting focused examples and exercises that help you internalize what matters, without wasting time on details pros don't care about. Soon, it'll be like you were born knowing this stuff--and you'll be suddenly, seriously dangerous. Learn enough about . . . Applying core Python concepts with the interactive interpreter and command line Writing object-oriented code with Python's native objects Developing and publishing self-contained Python packages Using elegant, powerful functional programming techniques, including Python comprehensions Building new objects, and extending them via Test-Driven Development (TDD) Leveraging Python's exceptional shell scripting capabilities Creating and deploying a full web app, using routes, layouts, templates, and forms Getting started with data-science tools for numerical computations, data visualization, data analysis, and machine learning Mastering concrete and informal skills every developer needs Michael Hartl's Learn Enough Series includes books and video courses that focus on the most important parts of each subject, so you don't have to learn everything to get started--you just have to learn enough to be dangerous and solve technical problems yourself. Like this book? Don't miss Michael Hartl's companion video tutorial, Learn Enough Python to Be Dangerous LiveLessons. Register your book for convenient access to downloads, updates, and/or corrections as they become available. See inside book for details.

Lead your demand planning process to excellence and deliver real value to your supply chain. In Demand Forecasting Best Practices you’ll learn how to: Lead your team to improve quality while reducing workload Properly define the objectives and granularity of your demand planning Use intelligent KPIs to track accuracy and bias Identify areas for process improvement Help planners and stakeholders add value Determine relevant data to collect and how best to collect it Utilize different statistical and machine learning models An expert demand forecaster can help an organization avoid overproduction, reduce waste, and optimize inventory levels for a real competitive advantage. Demand Forecasting Best Practices teaches you how to become that virtuoso demand forecaster. This one-of-a-kind guide reveals forecasting tools, metrics, models, and stakeholder management techniques for delivering more effective supply chains. Everything you learn has been proven and tested in a live business environment. Discover author Nicolas Vandeput’s original five step framework for demand planning excellence and learn how to tailor it to your own company’s needs. Illustrations and real-world examples make each concept easy to understand and easy to follow. You’ll soon be delivering accurate predictions that are driving major business value. About the Technology An expert demand forecaster can help an organization avoid overproduction, reduce waste, and optimize inventory levels for a real competitive advantage. This book teaches you how to become that virtuoso demand forecaster. About the Book Demand Forecasting Best Practices reveals forecasting tools, metrics, models, and stakeholder management techniques for managing your demand planning process efficiently and effectively. Everything you learn has been proven and tested in a live business environment. Discover author Nicolas Vandeput’s original five step framework for demand planning excellence and learn how to tailor it to your own company’s needs. Illustrations and real-world examples make each concept easy to understand and easy to follow. You’ll soon be delivering accurate predictions that are driving major business value. What's Inside Enhance forecasting quality while reducing team workload Utilize intelligent KPIs to track accuracy and bias Identify process areas for improvement Assist stakeholders in sales, marketing, and finance Optimize statistical and machine learning models About the Reader For demand planners, sales and operations managers, supply chain leaders, and data scientists. About the Author Nicolas Vandeput is a supply chain data scientist, the founder of consultancy company SupChains in 2016, and a teacher at CentraleSupélec, France. Quotes This new book continues to push the FVA mindset, illustrating practices that drive the efficiency and effectiveness of the business forecasting process. - Michael Gilliland, Editor-in-Chief, Foresight: Journal of Applied Forecasting A must-read for any SCM professional, data scientist, or business owner. It's practical, accessible, and packed with valuable insights. - Edouard Thieuleux, Founder of AbcSupplyChain An exceptional resource that covers everything from basic forecasting principles to advanced forecasting techniques using artificial intelligence and machine learning. The writing style is engaging, making complex concepts accessible to both beginners and experts. - Daniel Stanton, Mr. Supply Chain® Nicolas did it again! Demand Forecasting Best Practices provides practical and actionable advice for improving the demand planning process. - Professor Spyros Makridakis, The Makridakis Open Forecasting Center, Institute For the Future (IFF), University of Nicosia This book is now my companion on all of our planning and forecasting projects. A perfect foundation for implementation and also to recommend process improvements. - Werner Nindl, Chief Architect – CPM Practice Director, Pivotal Drive This author understands the nuances of forecasting, and is able to explain them well. - Burhan Ul Haq, Director of Products, Enablers Both broader and deeper than I expected. - Maxim Volgin, Quantitative Marketing Manager, KLM Great book with actionable insights. - Simon Tschöke, Head of Research, German Edge Cloud

Dive into the exciting world of data science with this practical introduction. Packed with essential skills and useful examples, Dive Into Data Science will show you how to obtain, analyze, and visualize data so you can leverage its power to solve common business challenges. With only a basic understanding of Python and high school math, you’ll be able to effortlessly work through the book and start implementing data science in your day-to-day work. From improving a bike sharing company to extracting data from websites and creating recommendation systems, you’ll discover how to find and use data-driven solutions to make business decisions. Topics covered include conducting exploratory data analysis, running A/B tests, performing binary classification using logistic regression models, and using machine learning algorithms. You’ll also learn how to: •Forecast consumer demand •Optimize marketing campaigns •Reduce customer attrition •Predict website traffic •Build recommendation systems With this practical guide at your fingertips, harness the power of programming, mathematical theory, and good old common sense to find data-driven solutions that make a difference. Don’t wait; dive right in!

Incredibly useful, knowledge graphs help organizations keep track of medical research, cybersecurity threat intelligence, GDPR compliance, web user engagement, and much more. They do so by storing interlinked descriptions of entities—objects, events, situations, or abstract concepts—and encoding the underlying information. How do you create a knowledge graph? And how do you move it from theory into production? Using hands-on examples, this practical book shows data scientists and data engineers how to build their own knowledge graphs. Authors Jesús Barrasa and Jim Webber from Neo4j illustrate common patterns for building knowledge graphs that solve many of today's pressing knowledge management problems. You'll quickly discover how these graphs become increasingly useful as you add data and augment them with algorithms and machine learning. Learn the organizing principles necessary to build a knowledge graph Explore how graph databases serve as a foundation for knowledge graphs Understand how to import structured and unstructured data into your graph Follow examples to build integration-and-search knowledge graphs Learn what pattern detection knowledge graphs help you accomplish Explore dependency knowledge graphs through examples Use examples of natural language knowledge graphs and chatbots Use graph algorithms and ML to gain insight into connected data

Microsoft Power BI Machine Learning and OpenAI offers a comprehensive exploration into advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence using Microsoft Power BI. Through hands-on, workshop-style examples, readers will discover the integration of machine learning models and OpenAI features to enhance business intelligence. This book provides practical examples, real-world scenarios, and step-by-step guidance. What this Book will help me do Learn to apply machine learning capabilities within Power BI to create predictive analytics Understand how to integrate OpenAI services to build enhanced analytics workflows Gain hands-on experience in using R and Python for advanced data visualization in Power BI Master the skills needed to build and deploy SaaS auto ML models within Power BI Leverage Power BI's AI visuals and features to elevate data storytelling Author(s) Greg Beaumont, an expert in data science and business intelligence, brings years of experience in Power BI and analytics to this book. With a focus on practical applications, Greg empowers readers to harness the power of AI and machine learning to elevate their data solutions. As a consultant and trainer, he shares his deep knowledge to help readers unlock the full potential of their tools. Who is it for? This book is ideal for data analysts, BI professionals, and data scientists who aim to integrate machine learning and OpenAI into their workflows. If you're familiar with Power BI's fundamentals and are eager to explore its advanced capabilities, this guide is tailored for you. Perfect for professionals looking to elevate their analytics to a new level, combining data science concepts with Power BI's features.

Prepare for Microsoft Exam PL-900. Demonstrate your real-world knowledge of the fundamentals of Microsoft Power Platform, including its business value, core components, and the capabilities and advantages of Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power Virtual Agents. Designed for business users, functional consultants, and other professionals, this Exam Ref focuses on the critical thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals level. Focus on the expertise measured by these objectives: Describe the business value of Power Platform Identify the Core Components of Power Platform Demonstrate the capabilities of Power BI Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Apps Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Automate Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Virtual Agents This Microsoft Exam Ref: Organizes its coverage by exam objectives Features strategic, what-if scenarios to challenge you Assumes you are a business user, functional consultant, or other professional who wants to improve productivity by automating business processes, analyzing data, creating simple app experiences, or developing business enhancements to Microsoft cloud solutions. About the Exam Exam PL-900 focuses on knowledge needed to describe the value of Power Platform services and of extending solutions; describe Power Platform administration and security; describe Common Data Service, Connectors, and AI Builder; identify common Power BI components; connect to and consume data; build basic dashboards with Power BI; identify common Power Apps components; build basic canvas and model-driven apps; describe Power Apps portals; identify common Power Automate components; build basic flows; describe Power Virtual Agents capabilities; and build and publish basic chatbots. About Microsoft Certification Passing this exam fulfills your requirements for the Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals certification, demonstrating your understanding of Power Platforms core capabilitiesfrom business value and core product capabilities to building simple apps, connecting data sources, automating basic business processes, creating dashboards, and creating chatbots. With this certification, you can move on to earn specialist certifications covering more advanced aspects of Power Apps and Power BI, including Microsoft Certified: Power Platform App Maker Associate and Power Platform Data Analyst Associate. See full details at: microsoft.com/learn

All About Bioinformatics: From Beginner to Expert provides readers with an overview of the fundamentals and advances in the _x001F_field of bioinformatics, as well as some future directions. Each chapter is didactically organized and includes introduction, applications, tools, and future directions to cover the topics thoroughly. The book covers both traditional topics such as biological databases, algorithms, genetic variations, static methods, and structural bioinformatics, as well as contemporary advanced topics such as high-throughput technologies, drug informatics, system and network biology, and machine learning. It is a valuable resource for researchers and graduate students who are interested to learn more about bioinformatics to apply in their research work. Presents a holistic learning experience, beginning with an introduction to bioinformatics to recent advancements in the field Discusses bioinformatics as a practice rather than in theory focusing on more application-oriented topics as high-throughput technologies, system and network biology, and workflow management systems Encompasses chapters on statistics and machine learning to assist readers in deciphering trends and patterns in biological data

This book illustrates how data can be useful in solving business problems. It explores various analytics techniques for using data to discover hidden patterns and relationships, predict future outcomes, optimize efficiency and improve the performance of organizations. You’ll learn how to analyze data by applying concepts of statistics, probability theory, and linear algebra. In this new edition, both R and Python are used to demonstrate these analyses. Practical Business Analytics Using R and Python also features new chapters covering databases, SQL, Neural networks, Text Analytics, and Natural Language Processing.Part one begins with an introduction to analytics, the foundations required to perform data analytics, and explains different analytics terms and concepts such as databases and SQL, basic statistics, probability theory, and data exploration. Part two introduces predictive models using statistical machine learning and discusses concepts like regression, classification, and neural networks. Part three covers two of the most popular unsupervised learning techniques, clustering and association mining, as well as text mining and natural language processing (NLP). The book concludes with an overview of big data analytics, R and Python essentials for analytics including libraries such as pandas and NumPy. Upon completing this book, you will understand how to improve business outcomes by leveraging R and Python for data analytics. What You Will Learn Master the mathematical foundations required for business analytics Understand various analytics models and data mining techniques such as regression, supervised machine learning algorithms for modeling, unsupervised modeling techniques, and how to choose the correct algorithm for analysis in any given task Use R and Python to develop descriptive models, predictive models, and optimize models Interpret and recommend actions based on analytical model outcomes Who This Book Is For Software professionals and developers, managers, and executives who want to understand and learn the fundamentals of analytics using R and Python.

This book covers computational statistics-based approaches for Artificial Intelligence. The aim of this book is to provide comprehensive coverage of the fundamentals through the applications of the different kinds of mathematical modelling and statistical techniques and describing their applications in different Artificial Intelligence systems.

Discover how to effectively forecast time series data using Prophet, the versatile open-source tool developed by Meta. Whether you're a business analyst or a machine learning expert, this book provides comprehensive insights into creating, diagnosing, and refining forecasting models. By mastering Prophet, you'll be equipped to make accurate predictions that drive decisions. What this Book will help me do Master the core principles of using Prophet for time series forecasting. Ensure your forecasts are accurate and robust for better decision-making. Gain experience in handling real-world forecasting challenges, like seasonality and outliers. Learn how to fine-tune and optimize models using additional regressors. Understand productionalization of forecasting models to apply solutions at scale. Author(s) Greg Rafferty is a seasoned data scientist specializing in time series analysis and machine learning. With years of practical experience building forecasting models in industries ranging from finance to e-commerce, Greg is dedicated to teaching accessible and actionable approaches to data science. Through clear explanations and practical examples, he empowers readers to solve challenging forecasting problems with confidence. Who is it for? Ideal for data scientists, business analysts, machine learning engineers, and software developers seeking to enhance their forecasting skills with Prophet. Whether you're familiar with time series concepts or just starting to explore forecasting methods, this book helps you advance from fundamental understanding to practical application of state-of-the-art techniques for impactful results.

BIOINFORMATICS TOOLS FOR Pharmaceutical DRUG PRODUCT DLEVELOPMENT A timely book that details bioinformatics tools, artificial intelligence, machine learning, computational methods, protein interactions, peptide-based drug design, and omics technologies, for drug development in the pharmaceutical and medical sciences industries. The book contains 17 chapters categorized into 3 sections. The first section presents the latest information on bioinformatics tools, artificial intelligence, machine learning, computational methods, protein interactions, peptide-based drug design, and omics technologies. The following 2 sections include bioinformatics tools for the pharmaceutical sector and the healthcare sector. Bioinformatics brings a new era in research to accelerate drug target and vaccine design development, improving validation approaches as well as facilitating and identifying side effects and predicting drug resistance. As such, this will aid in more successful drug candidates from discovery to clinical trials to the market, and most importantly make it a more cost-effective process overall. Readers will find in this book: Applications of bioinformatics tools for pharmaceutical drug product development like process development, pre-clinical development, clinical development, commercialization of the product, etc.; The ever-expanding application of this novel technology and discusses some of the unique challenges associated with such an approach; The broad and deep background, as well as updates, on recent advances in both medicine and AI/ML that enable the application of these cutting-edge bioinformatics tools. Audience The book will be used by researchers and scientists in academia and industry including drug developers, computational biochemists, bioinformaticians, immunologists, pharmaceutical and medical sciences, as well as those in artificial intelligence and machine learning.

"Applied Geospatial Data Science with Python" introduces readers to the power of integrating geospatial data into data science workflows. This book equips you with practical methods for processing, analyzing, and visualizing spatial data to solve real-world problems. Through hands-on examples and clear, actionable advice, you will master the art of spatial data analysis using Python. What this Book will help me do Learn to process, analyze, and visualize geospatial data using Python libraries. Develop a foundational understanding of GIS and geospatial data science principles. Gain skills in building geospatial AI and machine learning models for specific use cases. Apply geospatial data workflows to practical scenarios like optimization and clustering. Create a portfolio of geospatial data science projects relevant across different industries. Author(s) David S. Jordan is an experienced data scientist with years of expertise in GIS and geospatial analytics. With a passion for making complex topics accessible, David leverages his deep technical knowledge to provide practical, hands-on instruction. His approach emphasizes real-world applications and encourages learners to develop confidence as they work with geospatial data. Who is it for? This book is perfect for data scientists looking to integrate geospatial data analysis into their existing workflows, and GIS professionals seeking to expand into data science. If you already have a basic knowledge of Python for data analysis or data science and want to explore how to work effectively with geospatial data to drive impactful solutions, this is the book for you.

Optimize the performance of your systems with practical experiments used by engineers in the world’s most competitive industries. In Experimentation for Engineers: From A/B testing to Bayesian optimization you will learn how to: Design, run, and analyze an A/B test Break the "feedback loops" caused by periodic retraining of ML models Increase experimentation rate with multi-armed bandits Tune multiple parameters experimentally with Bayesian optimization Clearly define business metrics used for decision-making Identify and avoid the common pitfalls of experimentation Experimentation for Engineers: From A/B testing to Bayesian optimization is a toolbox of techniques for evaluating new features and fine-tuning parameters. You’ll start with a deep dive into methods like A/B testing, and then graduate to advanced techniques used to measure performance in industries such as finance and social media. Learn how to evaluate the changes you make to your system and ensure that your testing doesn’t undermine revenue or other business metrics. By the time you’re done, you’ll be able to seamlessly deploy experiments in production while avoiding common pitfalls. About the Technology Does my software really work? Did my changes make things better or worse? Should I trade features for performance? Experimentation is the only way to answer questions like these. This unique book reveals sophisticated experimentation practices developed and proven in the world’s most competitive industries that will help you enhance machine learning systems, software applications, and quantitative trading solutions. About the Book Experimentation for Engineers: From A/B testing to Bayesian optimization delivers a toolbox of processes for optimizing software systems. You’ll start by learning the limits of A/B testing, and then graduate to advanced experimentation strategies that take advantage of machine learning and probabilistic methods. The skills you’ll master in this practical guide will help you minimize the costs of experimentation and quickly reveal which approaches and features deliver the best business results. What's Inside Design, run, and analyze an A/B test Break the “feedback loops” caused by periodic retraining of ML models Increase experimentation rate with multi-armed bandits Tune multiple parameters experimentally with Bayesian optimization About the Reader For ML and software engineers looking to extract the most value from their systems. Examples in Python and NumPy. About the Author David Sweet has worked as a quantitative trader at GETCO and a machine learning engineer at Instagram. He teaches in the AI and Data Science master's programs at Yeshiva University. Quotes Putting an ‘improved’ version of a system into production can be really risky. This book focuses you on what is important! - Simone Sguazza, University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland A must-have for anyone setting up experiments, from A/B tests to contextual bandits and Bayesian optimization. - Maxim Volgin, KLM Shows a non-mathematical programmer exactly what they need to write powerful mathematically-based testing algorithms. - Patrick Goetz, The University of Texas at Austin Gives you the tools you need to get the most out of your experiments. - Marc-Anthony Taylor, Raiffeisen Bank International

With many recent advances in data science, we have many more tools and techniques available for data analysts to extract information from data sets. This book will assist data analysts to move up from simple tools such as Excel for descriptive analytics to answer more sophisticated questions using machine learning. Most of the exercises use R and Python, but rather than focus on coding algorithms, the book employs interactive interfaces to these tools to perform the analysis. Using the CRISP-DM data mining standard, the early chapters cover conducting the preparatory steps in data mining: translating business information needs into framed analytical questions and data preparation. The Jamovi and the JASP interfaces are used with R and the Orange3 data mining interface with Python. Where appropriate, Voyant and other open-source programs are used for text analytics. The techniques covered in this book range from basic descriptive statistics, such as summarization and tabulation, to more sophisticated predictive techniques, such as linear and logistic regression, clustering, classification, and text analytics. Includes companion files with case study files, solution spreadsheets, data sets and charts, etc. from the book. Features: Covers basic descriptive statistics, such as summarization and tabulation, to more sophisticated predictive techniques, such as linear and logistic regression, clustering, classification, and text analytics Uses R, Python, Jamovi and JASP interfaces, and the Orange3 data mining interface Includes companion files with the case study files from the book, solution spreadsheets, data sets, etc.

ADVANCES IN BUSINESS STATISTICS, METHODS AND DATA COLLECTION Advances in Business Statistics, Methods and Data Collection delivers insights into the latest state of play in producing establishment statistics, obtained from businesses, farms and institutions. Presenting materials and reflecting discussions from the 6 th International Conference on Establishment Statistics (ICES-VI), this edited volume provides a broad overview of methodology underlying current establishment statistics from every aspect of the production life cycle while spotlighting innovative and impactful advancements in the development, conduct, and evaluation of modern establishment statistics programs. Highlights include: Practical discussions on agile, timely, and accurate measurement of rapidly evolving economic phenomena such as globalization, new computer technologies, and the informal sector. Comprehensive explorations of administrative and new data sources and technologies, covering big (organic) data sources and methods for data integration, linking, machine learning and visualization. Detailed compilations of statistical programs’ responses to wide-ranging data collection and production challenges, among others caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. In-depth examinations of business survey questionnaire design, computerization, pretesting methods, experimentation, and paradata. Methodical presentations of conventional and emerging procedures in survey statistics techniques for establishment statistics, encompassing probability sampling designs and sample coordination, non-probability sampling, missing data treatments, small area estimation and Bayesian methods. Providing a broad overview of most up-to-date science, this book challenges the status quo and prepares researchers for current and future challenges in establishment statistics and methods. Perfect for survey researchers, government statisticians, National Bank employees, economists, and undergraduate and graduate students in survey research and economics, Advances in Business Statistics, Methods and Data Collection will also earn a place in the toolkit of researchers working –with data– in industries across a variety of fields.

A deep dive into the programming language of choice for statistics and data With R All-in-One For Dummies, you get five mini-books in one, offering a complete and thorough resource on the R programming language and a road map for making sense of the sea of data we're all swimming in. Maybe you're pursuing a career in data science, maybe you're looking to infuse a little statistics know-how into your existing career, or maybe you're just R-curious. This book has your back. Along with providing an overview of coding in R and how to work with the language, this book delves into the types of projects and applications R programmers tend to tackle the most. You'll find coverage of statistical analysis, machine learning, and data management with R. Grasp the basics of the R programming language and write your first lines of code Understand how R programmers use code to analyze data and perform statistical analysis Use R to create data visualizations and machine learning programs Work through sample projects to hone your R coding skill This is an excellent all-in-one resource for beginning coders who'd like to move into the data space by knowing more about R.

With the accelerating speed of business and the increasing dependence on technology, companies today are significantly changing the way they build in-house business solutions. Many now use low-code and no code technologies to help them deal with specific issues, but that's just the beginning. With this practical guide, power users and developers will discover ways to resolve everyday challenges by building end-to-end solutions with the Microsoft Power Platform. Author Jason Rivera, who specializes in SharePoint and the Microsoft 365 solution architecture, provides a comprehensive overview of how to use the Power Platform to build end-to-end solutions that address tactical business needs. By learning key components of the platform, including Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI, you'll be able to build low-code and no code applications, automate repeatable business processes, and create interactive reports from available data. Learn how the Power Platform apps work together Incorporate AI into the Power Platform without extensive ML or AI knowledge Create end-to-end solutions to solve tactical business needs, including data collection, process automation, and reporting Build AI-based solutions using Power Virtual Agents and AI Builder

Manage and Automate Data Analysis with Pandas in Python Today, analysts must manage data characterized by extraordinary variety, velocity, and volume. Using the open source Pandas library, you can use Python to rapidly automate and perform virtually any data analysis task, no matter how large or complex. Pandas can help you ensure the veracity of your data, visualize it for effective decision-making, and reliably reproduce analyses across multiple data sets. Pandas for Everyone, 2nd Edition, brings together practical knowledge and insight for solving real problems with Pandas, even if youre new to Python data analysis. Daniel Y. Chen introduces key concepts through simple but practical examples, incrementally building on them to solve more difficult, real-world data science problems such as using regularization to prevent data overfitting, or when to use unsupervised machine learning methods to find the underlying structure in a data set. New features to the second edition include: Extended coverage of plotting and the seaborn data visualization library Expanded examples and resources Updated Python 3.9 code and packages coverage, including statsmodels and scikit-learn libraries Online bonus material on geopandas, Dask, and creating interactive graphics with Altair Chen gives you a jumpstart on using Pandas with a realistic data set and covers combining data sets, handling missing data, and structuring data sets for easier analysis and visualization. He demonstrates powerful data cleaning techniques, from basic string manipulation to applying functions simultaneously across dataframes. Once your data is ready, Chen guides you through fitting models for prediction, clustering, inference, and exploration. He provides tips on performance and scalability and introduces you to the wider Python data analysis ecosystem. Work with DataFrames and Series, and import or export data Create plots with matplotlib, seaborn, and pandas Combine data sets and handle missing data Reshape, tidy, and clean data sets so theyre easier to work with Convert data types and manipulate text strings Apply functions to scale data manipulations Aggregate, transform, and filter large data sets with groupby Leverage Pandas advanced date and time capabilities Fit linear models using statsmodels and scikit-learn libraries Use generalized linear modeling to fit models with different response variables Compare multiple models to select the best one Regularize to overcome overfitting and improve performance Use clustering in unsupervised machine learning ...

Python is a first-class tool for many researchers, primarily because of its libraries for storing, manipulating, and gaining insight from data. Several resources exist for individual pieces of this data science stack, but only with the new edition of Python Data Science Handbook do you get them all—IPython, NumPy, pandas, Matplotlib, Scikit-Learn, and other related tools. Working scientists and data crunchers familiar with reading and writing Python code will find the second edition of this comprehensive desk reference ideal for tackling day-to-day issues: manipulating, transforming, and cleaning data; visualizing different types of data; and using data to build statistical or machine learning models. Quite simply, this is the must-have reference for scientific computing in Python. With this handbook, you'll learn how: IPython and Jupyter provide computational environments for scientists using Python NumPy includes the ndarray for efficient storage and manipulation of dense data arrays Pandas contains the DataFrame for efficient storage and manipulation of labeled/columnar data Matplotlib includes capabilities for a flexible range of data visualizations Scikit-learn helps you build efficient and clean Python implementations of the most important and established machine learning algorithms

Learn how to integrate data-driven methodologies and machine learning into your business decision-making processes with 'The Art of Data-Driven Business.' This comprehensive guide shows you how to apply Python-based machine learning techniques to real-world challenges, transforming your organization into an innovative and well-informed enterprise. What this Book will help me do Create professional-quality data visualizations using Python's seaborn library to derive business insights. Analyze customer behavior, including predicting churn, with machine learning techniques. Apply clustering algorithms to segment customers for targeted marketing campaigns. Utilize pandas effectively for pricing and sales analytics to optimize your pricing strategies. Forecast outcomes of promotional strategies to determine costs and benefits and maximize performance. Author(s) None Palacio is an experienced data scientist and educator who specializes in the application of machine learning to solve business problems. With extensive real-world industry experience, Palacio brings practical insights and methodologies to learners. Their teaching connects technical knowledge to actionable business strategies. Who is it for? This book is ideal for business professionals aiming to incorporate data science into their strategies and technical experts seeking to leverage machine learning for business scenarios. Beginners to Python can find foundational help, while data scientists will appreciate the focused practical applications. It's perfect for individuals seeking a strong data-driven perspective in marketing, sales, and customer management.

FUZZY COMPUTING IN DATA SCIENCE This book comprehensively explains how to use various fuzzy-based models to solve real-time industrial challenges. The book provides information about fundamental aspects of the field and explores the myriad applications of fuzzy logic techniques and methods. It presents basic conceptual considerations and case studies of applications of fuzzy computation. It covers the fundamental concepts and techniques for system modeling, information processing, intelligent system design, decision analysis, statistical analysis, pattern recognition, automated learning, system control, and identification. The book also discusses the combination of fuzzy computation techniques with other computational intelligence approaches such as neural and evolutionary computation. Audience Researchers and students in computer science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data analytics, and information and communication technology.

A swift and practical introduction to building interactive data visualization apps in Python, known as dashboards. Youâ??ve seen dashboards before; think election result visualizations you can update in real time, or population maps you can filter by demographic. With the Python Dash library youâ??ll create analytic dashboards that present data in effective, usable, elegant ways in just a few lines of code. The book is fast-paced and caters to those entirely new to dashboards. It will talk you through the necessary software, then get straight into building the dashboards themselves. Youâ??ll learn the basic format of a Dash app by building a twitter analysis dashboard that maps the number of likes certain accounts gained over time. Youâ??ll build up skills through three more sophisticated projects. The first is a global analysis app that compares country data in three areas: the percentage of a population using the internet, percentage of parliament seats held by women, and CO2 emissions. Youâ??ll then build an investment portfolio dashboard, and an app that allows you to visualize and explore machine learning algorithms. In this book you will: â?¢Create and run your first Dash apps â?¢Use the pandas library to manipulate and analyze social media data â?¢Use Git to download and build on existing apps written by the pros â?¢Visualize machine learning models in your apps â?¢Create and manipulate statistical and scientific charts and maps using Plotly Dash combines several technologies to get you building dashboards quickly and efficiently. This book will do the same.

If you want to work in any computational or technical field, you need to understand linear algebra. As the study of matrices and operations acting upon them, linear algebra is the mathematical basis of nearly all algorithms and analyses implemented in computers. But the way it's presented in decades-old textbooks is much different from how professionals use linear algebra today to solve real-world modern applications. This practical guide from Mike X Cohen teaches the core concepts of linear algebra as implemented in Python, including how they're used in data science, machine learning, deep learning, computational simulations, and biomedical data processing applications. Armed with knowledge from this book, you'll be able to understand, implement, and adapt myriad modern analysis methods and algorithms. Ideal for practitioners and students using computer technology and algorithms, this book introduces you to: The interpretations and applications of vectors and matrices Matrix arithmetic (various multiplications and transformations) Independence, rank, and inverses Important decompositions used in applied linear algebra (including LU and QR) Eigendecomposition and singular value decomposition Applications including least-squares model fitting and principal components analysis

Microsoft Power Apps Cookbook, Second Edition, is your ultimate guide to unlocking the full potential of Microsoft's low-code platform for building custom business applications. From practical recipes that solve real-world challenges to advanced techniques, this book empowers you with tools to streamline processes and elevate your organization's productivity. What this Book will help me do Master the skills to design and implement canvas and model-driven apps to fit your business requirements. Utilize Microsoft Dataverse effectively as the data backbone for your applications. Automate business workflows dynamically using Power Automate and robotic process automation techniques. Expand your application's capabilities with AI Builder and mixed reality integrations for innovative solutions. Harness the Power Apps Component Framework to build powerful, customized extensions to meet enterprise-grade needs. Author(s) Eickhel Mendoza is a seasoned professional in low-code application development, specializing in the Microsoft Power Platform. With extensive experience in helping organizations implement effective solutions and improve productivity, Eickhel brings a pragmatic, hands-on approach to technical writing. His deep understanding of Power Apps and user-centric teaching style make this book an invaluable resource for developers and citizen creators alike. Who is it for? This book is designed for information workers, IT professionals, and citizen developers aiming to build custom applications tailored to their organizational needs. It is equally beneficial for traditional application developers interested in leveraging a rapid application development platform. A basic understanding of the Microsoft Power Platform ecosystem is recommended to make the most out of this book.