Overview
Time Series Analysis with Python Cookbook is a comprehensive guide that takes you through real-world recipes for analyzing and forecasting time series data using Python. By progressing through the chapters, you'll learn to clean, visualize, and forecast trends, making this book an invaluable resource for practitioners tackling complex time series datasets.
What this Book will help me do
- Prepare and clean time series data using Python, handling issues like missing data and outliers.
- Implement statistical models such as ARIMA and SARIMA for time series forecasting.
- Apply machine learning and deep learning algorithms to forecast trends and detect anomalies.
- Effectively visualize time series data using libraries such as hvPlot for enhanced exploratory data analysis.
- Evaluate and optimize your predictive models using robust statistical and computational methods.
Author(s)
Tarek A. Atwan is a renowned data scientist and educator specializing in time series analysis and machine learning. With years of experience applying Python to solve real-world data challenges, Tarek brings practical insights and a passion for teaching. His books and workshops emphasize clarity and hands-on practice to equip readers with actionable skills.
Who is it for?
This book is ideal for data professionals, including data analysts, scientists, and engineers, who use Python to tackle data challenges involving time series. It caters to those with basic Python programming skills and minimal exposure to math and statistics. Readers new to time series or looking for practical recipes to enhance their methodology will find it particularly useful. A basic familiarity with business analytics will also be beneficial.