Title:
Python for data science
Author:
Added Author:
Edition:
3rd edition.
Publication Date:
2024
Publication Information:
Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., [2024]
©2024
Physical Description:
xiv, 447 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
ISBN:
9781394213146
Abstract:
Python for Data Science For Dummies lets you get your hands dirty with data using one of the top programming languages. This beginner's guide takes you step by step through getting started, performing data analysis, understanding datasets and example code, working with Google Colab, sampling data, and beyond. Coding your data analysis tasks will make your life easier, make you more in-demand as an employee, and open the door to valuable knowledge and insights. This new edition is updated for the latest version of Python and includes current, relevant data examples.
General Note:
for dummies, A Wiley Brand.
"Learning Made Easy" -- Front cover.
Includes index.
Contents:
Getting started with data science and Python. Discovering the match between data science and Python ; Introducing Python's capabilities and wonders ; Setting up Python for data science ; Working with Google colab -- Getting your hands dirty with data. Working with Jupyter notebook ; Working with real data ; Processing your data ; Reshaping data ; Putting what you know into action -- Visualizing information. Getting a crash course in Matplotlib ; Visualizing the data -- Wrangling data. Stretching Python's capabilities ; Exploring data analysis ; Reducing dimensionality ; Clustering ; Detecting outliers in data -- Learning from data. Exploring four simple and effective algorithms ; Performing cross-validation, selection, and optimization ; Increasing complexity with linear and nonlinear tricks ; Understanding the power of the many -- The part of tens. Ten essential data resources ; Ten data challenges you should take.
Language:
English
