Python for Data Science For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))

Mueller, John Paul

ISBN 10: 1118844181 / ISBN 13: 9781118844182

Editore: For Dummies, 2015

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Titolo: Python for Data Science For Dummies (For ...

Casa editrice: For Dummies

Data di pubblicazione: 2015

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Unleash the power of Python for your data analysis projectswith For Dummies!

Python is the preferred programming language for data scientistsand combines the best features of Matlab, Mathematica, and R intolibraries specific to data analysis and visualization. Pythonfor Data Science For Dummies shows you how to take advantage ofPython programming to acquire, organize, process, and analyze largeamounts of information and use basic statistics concepts toidentify trends and patterns. You’ll get familiar with thePython development environment, manipulate data, design compellingvisualizations, and solve scientific computing challenges as youwork your way through this user-friendly guide.

• Covers the fundamentals of Python data analysis programming andstatistics to help you build a solid foundation in data scienceconcepts like probability, random distributions, hypothesistesting, and regression models
• Explains objects, functions, modules, and libraries and theirrole in data analysis
• Walks you through some of the most widely-used libraries,including NumPy, SciPy, BeautifulSoup, Pandas, and MatPlobLib

Whether you’re new to data analysis or just new to Python,Python for Data Science For Dummies is your practical guideto getting a grip on data overload and doing interesting thingswith the oodles of information you uncover.

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John Paul Mueller, consultant, application developer, writer, and technical editor, has written over 600 articles and 97 books. His topics range from programming to home security. Luca Massaron is a data scientist and a research director specializing in multivariate statistical analysis, machine learning, and customer insight. He is a pioneer of Web audience analysis in Italy and was named one of the top ten data scientists at competitions by kaggle.com.