Beginning Data Science with Python and Jupyter Use powerful tools to unlock actionable insights from data

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Synopsis

Getting started with data science doesn't have to be an uphill battle. This step-by-step guide is ideal for beginners who know a little Python and are looking for a quick, fast-paced introduction.About This BookGet up and running with the Jupyter ecosystem and some example datasetsLearn about key machine learning concepts like SVM, KNN classifiers and Random ForestsDiscover how you can use web scraping to gather and parse your own bespoke datasetsWho This Book Is ForThis book is ideal for professionals with a variety of job descriptions across large range of industries, given the rising popularity and accessibility of data science. You'll need some prior experience with Python, with any prior work with libraries like Pandas, Matplotlib and Pandas providing you a useful head start.What You Will LearnIdentify potential areas of investigation and perform exploratory data analysisPlan a machine learning classification strategy and train classification modelsUse validation curves and dimensionality reduction to tune and enhance your modelsScrape tabular data from web pages and transform it into Pandas DataFramesCreate interactive, web-friendly visualizations to clearly communicate your findingsIn DetailGet to grips with the skills you need for entry-level data science in this hands-on Python and Jupyter course. You'll learn about some of the most commonly used libraries that are part of the Anaconda distribution, and then explore machine learning models with real datasets to give you the skills and exposure you need for the real world. We'll finish up by showing you how easy it can be to scrape and gather your own data from the open web, so that you can apply your new skills in an actionable context.Style and approachThis book covers every aspect of the standard data-workflow process within a day, along with theory, practical hands-on coding, and relatable illustrations.

Book details

Author:
Alex Galea
ISBN:
9781789534658
Publisher:
Packt Publishing
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2018-11-23
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2018
Copyright by:
Packt Publishing 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Computers and Internet, Nonfiction