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Hands-On Data Science with R
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Hands-On Data Science with R

by Doug Ortiz, Vitor Bianchi Lanzetta, Nataraj Dasgupta, Ricardo Anjoleto Farias
November 2018
Beginner to intermediate content levelBeginner to intermediate
420 pages
10h 4m
English
Packt Publishing

Overview

Dive into "Hands-On Data Science with R" and embark on a journey to master the R language for practical data science applications. This comprehensive guide walks through data manipulation, visualization, and advanced analytics, preparing you to tackle real-world data challenges with confidence.

What this Book will help me do

  • Understand how to utilize popular R packages effectively for data science tasks.
  • Learn techniques for cleaning, preprocessing, and exploring datasets.
  • Gain insights into implementing machine learning models in R for predictive analytics.
  • Master the use of advanced visualization tools to extract and communicate insights.
  • Develop expertise in integrating R with big data platforms like Hadoop and Spark.

Author(s)

This book was written by experts in data science and R including Doug Ortiz and his co-authors. They bring years of industry experience and a desire to teach, presenting complex topics in an approachable manner.

Who is it for?

Designed for data analysts, statisticians, or programmers with basic R knowledge looking to dive into machine learning and predictive analytics. If you're aiming to enhance your skill set or gain confidence in tackling real-world data problems, this book is an excellent choice.

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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9781789139402Supplemental Content