Make sense of your data and predict the unpredictable
About This Book
- A unique book that centers around develop six key practical skills needed to develop and implement predictive analytics
- Apply the principles and techniques of predictive analytics to effectively interpret big data
- Solve real-world analytical problems with the help of practical case studies and real-world scenarios taken from the world of healthcare, marketing, and other business domains
Who This Book Is For
This book is for those with a mathematical/statistics background who wish to understand the concepts, techniques, and implementation of predictive analytics to resolve complex analytical issues. Basic familiarity with a programming language of R is expected.
What You Will Learn
- Master the core predictive analytics algorithm which are used today in business
- Learn to implement the six steps for a successful analytics project
- Classify the right algorithm for your requirements
- Use and apply predictive analytics to research problems in healthcare
- Implement predictive analytics to retain and acquire your customers
- Use text mining to understand unstructured data
- Develop models on your own PC or in Spark/Hadoop environments
- Implement predictive analytics products for customers
In Detail
This is the go-to book for anyone interested in the steps needed to develop predictive analytics solutions with examples from the world of marketing, healthcare, and retail. We'll get started with a brief history of predictive analytics and learn about different roles and