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Practical Data Analysis Cookbook
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Practical Data Analysis Cookbook

by Tomasz Drabas
April 2016
Beginner to intermediate
384 pages
8h 36m
English
Packt Publishing

Overview

Practical Data Analysis Cookbook takes you on a comprehensive journey to mastering data exploration and analysis using Python. From data cleaning and transformation to building predictive and classification models, this book provides practical recipes for tackling real-world data challenges and extracting valuable insights.

What this Book will help me do

  • Efficiently clean, transform, and explore datasets using tools like pandas and OpenRefine.
  • Develop predictive models for time series and other datasets using Python libraries such as scikit-learn and Statsmodels.
  • Apply clustering and classification techniques to real-world data problems to gain actionable insights.
  • Explore advanced topics like natural language processing and graph theory concepts using specialized tools.
  • Build the skills to solve practical data modeling problems encountered in a data science role.

Author(s)

None Drabas is an experienced data scientist and author who specializes in Python-based data analysis. With a background in tackling intricate data-driven problems, None brings real-world experience to the readers. In creating this Cookbook, None adopts a step-by-step approach, making complex techniques accessible to learners of all backgrounds.

Who is it for?

If you are a data analyst, data scientist, or someone interested in exploring Python for practical data problems, this book is for you. It suits beginners starting their data journey and intermediate professionals looking to enhance their toolset. With clear instructions, it's ideal for anyone willing to build practical skills and tackle real-world challenges in data analysis.

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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9781783551668Supplemental Content