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The Data Science Workshop - Second Edition

The Data Science Workshop provides a comprehensive introduction to building real-world data science projects. Through a hands-on approach, you will learn how to analyze data, build machine learning models, and deploy them effectively in various scenarios. This book is designed to equip you with the skills to confidently tackle data science challenges. What this Book will help me do Understand the differences between supervised and unsupervised learning to select the appropriate technique. Master data manipulation and analysis using popular Python libraries like pandas and scikit-learn. Develop skills in regression, classification, and clustering to solve diverse data science problems. Learn advanced methods to improve model accuracy, including hyperparameter tuning and feature engineering. Implement and deploy machine learning models efficiently in production workflows. Author(s) The authors of The Data Science Workshop are experienced professionals and educators in the field of data science and machine learning. They have extensive expertise in using practical methods to solve data challenges and have a passion for teaching others through engaging and clear instructional material. Who is it for? This book is ideal for aspiring data analysts, data scientists, and business analysts who wish to build foundational skills in data science. It caters to those new to the field and professionals transitioning to a data-centric role, providing practical knowledge without requiring an advanced mathematical background. Familiarity with Python is recommended.

The Data Analysis Workshop

The Data Analysis Workshop teaches you how to analyze and interpret data to solve real-world business problems effectively. By working through practical examples and datasets, you'll gain actionable insights into modern analytic techniques and build your confidence as a data analyst. What this Book will help me do Understand and apply fundamental data analysis concepts and techniques to tackle diverse datasets. Perform rigorous hypothesis testing and analyze group differences within data sets. Create informative data visualizations using Python libraries like Matplotlib and Seaborn. Understand and use correlation metrics to identify relationships between variables. Leverage advanced data manipulation techniques to uncover hidden patterns in complex datasets. Author(s) The authors, Gururajan Govindan, Shubhangi Hora, and Konstantin Palagachev, are experts in data science and analytics with years of experience in industry and academia. Their background includes performing business-critical analysis for companies and teaching students how to approach data-driven decision-making. They bring their depth of knowledge and engaging teaching styles together in this approachable guide. Who is it for? This book is intended for programmers with proficiency in Python who want to apply their skills to the field of data analysis. Readers who have a foundational understanding of coding and are eager to implement hands-on data science techniques will gain the most value. The content is also suitable for anyone pursuing a data-driven problem-solving mindset. This is an excellent resource to help transition from basic coding proficiency to applying Python in real-world data science.

The Data Wrangling Workshop - Second Edition

The Data Wrangling Workshop is your beginner's guide to the essential techniques and practices of data manipulation using Python. Throughout the book, you will progressively build your skills, learning key concepts such as extracting, cleaning, and transforming data into actionable insights. By the end, you'll be confident in handling various data wrangling tasks efficiently. What this Book will help me do Understand and apply the fundamentals of data wrangling using Python. Combine and aggregate data from diverse sources like web data, SQL databases, and spreadsheets. Use descriptive statistics and plotting to examine dataset properties. Handle missing or incorrect data effectively to maintain data quality. Gain hands-on experience with Python's powerful data science libraries like Pandas, NumPy, and Matplotlib. Author(s) Brian Lipp, None Roychowdhury, and Dr. Tirthajyoti Sarkar are experienced educators and professionals in the fields of data science and engineering. Their collective expertise spans years of teaching and working with data technologies. They aim to make data wrangling accessible and comprehensible, focusing on practical examples to equip learners with real-world skills. Who is it for? The Data Wrangling Workshop is ideal for developers, data analysts, and business analysts aiming to become data scientists or analytics experts. If you're just getting started with Python, you will find this book guiding you step-by-step. A basic understanding of Python programming, as well as relational databases and SQL, is recommended for smooth learning.

The Data Science Workshop

The Data Science Workshop is designed for beginners looking to step into the rigorous yet rewarding world of data science. By leveraging a hands-on approach, this book demystifies key concepts and guides you gently into creating practical machine learning models with Python. What this Book will help me do Understand supervised and unsupervised learning and their applications. Gain hands-on experience with Python libraries like scikit-learn and pandas for data manipulation. Learn practical use cases of machine learning techniques such as regression and clustering. Discover techniques to ensure robustness in machine learning with hyperparameter tuning and ensembling. Develop efficiency in feature engineering with automated tools to accelerate workflows. Author(s) Anthony So None, Thomas Joseph, Robert Thas John, and Andrew Worsley are seasoned experts in data science and Python programming. Along with Dr. Samuel Asare None, they bring decades of experience and practical knowledge to this book, delivering an engaging and approachable learning experience. Who is it for? This book is targeted toward individuals who are beginners in data science and are eager to acquire foundational knowledge and practical skills. It appeals to those who prefer a structured, hands-on approach to learning, possibly having some prior programming experience or interest in Python. Professionals aspiring to pivot into data-oriented roles or students aiming to strengthen their understanding of data science concepts will find this book particularly valuable. If you're looking to gain confidence in implementing data science projects and solving real-world problems, this text is for you.