Unleash the power of Python and its robust data science capabilities About This Book Unleash the power of Python 3 objects Learn to use powerful Python libraries for effective data processing and analysis Harness the power of Python to analyze data and create insightful predictive models Unlock deeper insights into machine learning with this vital guide to cutting-edge predictive analytics Who This Book Is For Entry-level analysts who want to enter in the data science world will find this course very useful to get themselves acquainted with Python's data science capabilities for doing real-world data analysis. What You Will Learn Install and setup Python Implement objects in Python by creating classes and defining methods Get acquainted with NumPy to use it with arrays and array-oriented computing in data analysis Create effective visualizations for presenting your data using Matplotlib Process and analyze data using the time series capabilities of pandas Interact with different kind of database systems, such as file, disk format, Mongo, and Redis Apply data mining concepts to real-world problems Compute on big data, including real-time data from the Internet Explore how to use different machine learning models to ask different questions of your data In Detail The Python: Real-World Data Science course will take you on a journey to become an efficient data science practitioner by thoroughly understanding the key concepts of Python. This learning path is divided into four modules and each module are a mini course in their own right, and as you complete each one, you'll have gained key skills and be ready for the material in the next module. The course begins with getting your Python fundamentals nailed down. After getting familiar with Python core concepts, it's time that you dive into the field of data science. In the second module, you'll learn how to perform data analysis using Python in a practical and example-driven way. The third module will teach you how to design and develop data mining applications using a variety of datasets, starting with basic classification and affinity analysis to more complex data types including text, images, and graphs. Machine learning and predictive analytics have become the most important approaches to uncover data gold mines. In the final module, we'll discuss the necessary details regarding machine learning concepts, offering intuitive yet informative explanations on how machine learning algorithms work, how to use them, and most importantly, how to avoid the common pitfalls. Style and approach This course includes all the resources that will help you jump into the data science field with Python and learn how to make sense of data. The aim is to create a smooth learning path that will teach you how to get started with powerful Python libraries and perform various data science techniques in depth.

Reinforcement learning is a powerful tool in artificial intelligence in which virtual or physical agents learn to optimize their decision making to achieve long-term goals. In some cases, this machine learning approach can save programmers time, outperform existing controllers, reach super-human performance, and continually adapt to changing conditions. This book argues that these successes show reinforcement learning can be adopted successfully in many different situations, including robot control, stock trading, supply chain optimization, and plant control. However, reinforcement learning has traditionally been limited to applications in virtual environments or simulations in which the setup is already provided. Furthermore, experimentation may be completed for an almost limitless number of attempts risk-free. In many real-life tasks, applying reinforcement learning is not as simple as (1) data is not in the correct form for reinforcement learning, (2) data is scarce, and (3) automation has limitations in the real-world. Therefore, this book is written to help academics, domain specialists, and data enthusiast alike to understand the basic principles of applying reinforcement learning to real-world problems. This is achieved by focusing on the process of taking practical examples and modeling standard data into the correct form required to then apply basic agents. To further assist with readers gaining a deep and grounded understanding of the approaches, the book shows hand-calculated examples in full and then how this can be achieved in a more automated manner with code. For decision makers who are interested in reinforcement learning as a solution but are not technically proficient we include simple, non-technical examples in the introduction and case studies section. These provide context of what reinforcement learning offer but also the challenges and risks associated with applying it in practice. Specifically, the book illustrates the differences between reinforcement learning and other machine learning approaches as well as how well-known companies have found success using the approach to their problems.

A project-based approach to learning Python programming for beginners. Intriguing projects teach you how to tackle challenging problems with code. You've mastered the basics. Now you're ready to explore some of Python's more powerful tools. Real-World Python will show you how. Through a series of hands-on projects, you'll investigate and solve real-world problems using sophisticated computer vision, machine learning, data analysis, and language processing tools. You'll be introduced to important modules like OpenCV, NumPy, Pandas, NLTK, Bokeh, Beautiful Soup, Requests, HoloViews, Tkinter, turtle, matplotlib, and more. You'll create complete, working programs and think through intriguing projects that show you how to: Save shipwrecked sailors with an algorithm designed to prove the existence of God Detect asteroids and comets moving against a starfield Program a sentry gun to shoot your enemies and spare your friends Select landing sites for a Mars probe using real NASA maps Send unbreakable messages based on a book code Survive a zombie outbreak using data science Discover exoplanets and alien megastructures orbiting distant stars Test the hypothesis that we're all living in a computer simulation And more! If you're tired of learning the bare essentials of Python Programming with isolated snippets of code, you'll relish the relevant and geeky fun of Real-World Python!

Gain hands-on experience of Python programming with industry-standard machine learning techniques using pandas, scikit-learn, and XGBoost Key FeaturesThink critically about data and use it to form and test a hypothesisChoose an appropriate machine learning model and train it on your dataCommunicate data-driven insights with confidence and clarityBook Description If data is the new oil, then machine learning is the drill. As companies gain access to ever-increasing quantities of raw data, the ability to deliver state-of-the-art predictive models that support business decision-making becomes more and more valuable. In this book, you'll work on an end-to-end project based around a realistic data set and split up into bite-sized practical exercises. This creates a case-study approach that simulates the working conditions you'll experience in real-world data science projects. You'll learn how to use key Python packages, including pandas, Matplotlib, and scikit-learn, and master the process of data exploration and data processing, before moving on to fitting, evaluating, and tuning algorithms such as regularized logistic regression and random forest. Now in its second edition, this book will take you through the end-to-end process of exploring data and delivering machine learning models. Updated for 2021, this edition includes brand new content on XGBoost, SHAP values, algorithmic fairness, and the ethical concerns of deploying a model in the real world. By the end of this data science book, you'll have the skills, understanding, and confidence to build your own machine learning models and gain insights from real data. What you will learnLoad, explore, and process data using the pandas Python packageUse Matplotlib to create compelling data visualizationsImplement predictive machine learning models with scikit-learnUse lasso and ridge regression to reduce model overfittingEvaluate random forest and logistic regression model performanceDeliver business insights by presenting clear, convincing conclusionsWho this book is for Data Science Projects with Python – Second Edition is for anyone who wants to get started with data science and machine learning. If you're keen to advance your career by using data analysis and predictive modeling to generate business insights, then this book is the perfect place to begin. To quickly grasp the concepts covered, it is recommended that you have basic experience of programming with Python or another similar language, and a general interest in statistics.

Learn data science with Python by building five real-world projects! In Data Science Bookcamp you''ll test and build your knowledge of Python and learn to handle the kind of open-ended problems that professional data scientists work on daily. Downloadable data sets and thoroughly-explained solutions help you lock in what you''ve learned, building your confidence and making you ready for an exciting new data science career. about the technology In real-world practice, data scientists create innovative solutions to novel open ended problems. Easy to learn and use, the Python language has become the de facto language for data science amongst researchers, developers, and business users. But knowing a few basic algorithms is not enough to tackle a vague and thorny problem. It takes relentless practice at cracking difficult data tasks to achieve mastery in the field. That''s just what this book delivers. about the book Data Science Bookcamp is a comprehensive set of challenging projects carefully designed to grow your data science skills from novice to master. Veteran data scientist Leonard Apeltsin sets five increasingly difficult exercises that test your abilities against the kind of problems you''d encounter in the real world. As you solve each challenge, you''ll acquire and expand the data science and Python skills you''ll use as a professional data scientist. Ranging from text processing to machine learning, each project comes complete with a unique downloadable data set and a fully-explained step-by-step solution. Because these projects come from Dr. Apeltsin''s vast experience, each solution highlights the most likely failure points along with practical advice for getting past unexpected pitfalls. When you wrap up these five awesome exercises, you''ll have a diverse relevant skill set that''s transferable to working in industry. what''s inside Five in-depth Python exercises with full downloadable data sets Web scraping for text and images Organise datasets with clustering algorithms Visualize complex multi-variable datasets Train a decision tree machine learning algorithm about the reader For readers who know the basics of Python. No prior data science or machine learning skills required. about the author Leonard Apeltsin is a senior data scientist and engineering lead at Primer AI, a startup that specializes in using advanced Natural Language Processing techniques to extract insight from terabytes of unstructured text data. His PhD research focused on bioinformatics that required analyzing millions of sequenced DNA patterns to uncover genetic links in deadly diseases.

Intelligently connect data points and gain a deeper understanding of environmental problems through hands-on Geospatial Data Science case studies written in Python The book includes colored images of important concepts Key Features Learn how to integrate spatial data and spatial thinking into traditional data science workflows Develop a spatial perspective and learn to avoid common pitfalls along the way Gain expertise through practical case studies applicable in a variety of industries with code samples that can be reproduced and expanded Book DescriptionData scientists, when presented with a myriad of data, can often lose sight of how to present geospatial analyses in a meaningful way so that it makes sense to everyone. Using Python to visualize data helps stakeholders in less technical roles to understand the problem and seek solutions. The goal of this book is to help data scientists and GIS professionals learn and implement geospatial data science workflows using Python. Throughout this book, you’ll uncover numerous geospatial Python libraries with which you can develop end-to-end spatial data science workflows. You’ll learn how to read, process, and manipulate spatial data effectively. With data in hand, you’ll move on to crafting spatial data visualizations to better understand and tell the story of your data through static and dynamic mapping applications. As you progress through the book, you’ll find yourself developing geospatial AI and ML models focused on clustering, regression, and optimization. The use cases can be leveraged as building blocks for more advanced work in a variety of industries. By the end of the book, you’ll be able to tackle random data, find meaningful correlations, and make geospatial data models.What you will learn Understand the fundamentals needed to work with geospatial data Transition from tabular to geo-enabled data in your workflows Develop an introductory portfolio of spatial data science work using Python Gain hands-on skills with case studies relevant to different industries Discover best practices focusing on geospatial data to bring a positive change in your environment Explore solving use cases, such as traveling salesperson and vehicle routing problems Who this book is for This book is for you if you are a data scientist seeking to incorporate geospatial thinking into your workflows or a GIS professional seeking to incorporate data science methods into yours. You’ll need to have a foundational knowledge of Python for data analysis and/or data science.

DESCRIPTION In today's data-driven world, the ability to extract meaningful insights from vast datasets is crucial for success in various fields. This ultimate book for mastering open-source libraries of data science in Python equips you with the essential tools and techniques to navigate the ever-evolving field of data analysis and visualization. Discover how to use Python libraries like NumPy, Pandas, and Matplotlib for data manipulation, analysis, and visualization. This book also covers scientific computing with SciPy and integrates ChatGPT to boost your data science workflow. Designed for data scientists, analysts, and beginners, it offers a practical, hands-on approach to mastering data science fundamentals. With real-world applications and exercises, you will turn raw data into actionable insights, gaining a competitive edge. This book covers everything you need, including open-source libraries, Visual Explorer tools, and ChatGPT, making it a one-stop resource for Python-based data science. Readers will gain confidence after going through this book and we assure you that all the minute details have been taken into consideration while delivering the content. After reading, learning, and practicing from this book, we are sure that all IT professionals, novices, or job seekers will be able to work on data science projects thus proving their mettle. KEY FEATURES ● Master key Python libraries like NumPy, Pandas, and Seaborn for effective data analysis and visualization. ● Understand complex data science concepts through simple explanations and practical examples. ● Get hands-on experience with 300+ solved examples to solidify your Python data science skills. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Learn to work with popular IDEs like VS Code and Jupyter Notebook for efficient Python development. ● Master open-source libraries such as NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib, and Pandas through advanced, real-world examples. ● Utilize automated EDA tools like PyGWalker and AutoViz to simplify complex data analysis. ● Create sophisticated visualizations like heatmaps, FacetGrid, and box plots using Matplotlib and Seaborn. ● Efficiently handle missing data, outliers, and perform filtering, sorting, grouping, and aggregation using Pandas and Polars. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR This book is ideal for diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate students from engineering and science fields to programming and software professionals. It is also perfect for data science, ML, and AI engineers looking to expand their expertise in cutting-edge technologies. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Environmental Setup for Using Data Science Libraries in Python 2. Exploring Numpy Library for Data Science in Python 3. Exploring Array Manipulations in Numpy 4. Exploring Scipy Library for Data Science in Python 5. Line Plot exploration with Matplotlib Library 6. Charting Data With Various Visuals Using Matplotlib 7. Exploring Pandas Series for Data Science in Python 8. Exploring Pandas Dataframe for Data Science in Python 9. Advanced Dataframe Filtering Techniques 10. Exploring Polars Library for Data Science in Python 11. Exploring Expressions in Polars 12. Exploring Seaborn Library for Data Science in Python 13. Crafting Seaborn Plots: KDE, Line, Violin and Facets 14. Integrating Data Science Libraries with ChatGPT Prompts 15. Exploring Automated EDA Libraries for Machine Learning 16. Case Study Using Python Data Science Libraries

Leverage the power of Scala with different tools to build scalable, robust data science applications About This Book A complete guide for scalable data science solutions, from data ingestion to data visualization Deploy horizontally scalable data processing pipelines and take advantage of web frameworks to build engaging visualizations Build functional, type-safe routines to interact with relational and NoSQL databases with the help of tutorials and examples provided Who This Book Is For If you are a Scala developer or data scientist, or if you want to enter the field of data science, then this book will give you all the tools you need to implement data science solutions. What You Will Learn Transform and filter tabular data to extract features for machine learning Implement your own algorithms or take advantage of MLLib's extensive suite of models to build distributed machine learning pipelines Read, transform, and write data to both SQL and NoSQL databases in a functional manner Write robust routines to query web APIs Read data from web APIs such as the GitHub or Twitter API Use Scala to interact with MongoDB, which offers high performance and helps to store large data sets with uncertain query requirements Create Scala web applications that couple with JavaScript libraries such as D3 to create compelling interactive visualizations Deploy scalable parallel applications using Apache Spark, loading data from HDFS or Hive In Detail Scala is a multi-paradigm programming language (it supports both object-oriented and functional programming) and scripting language used to build applications for the JVM. Languages such as R, Python, Java, and so on are mostly used for data science. It is particularly good at analyzing large sets of data without any significant impact on performance and thus Scala is being adopted by many developers and data scientists. Data scientists might be aware that building applications that are truly scalable is hard. Scala, with its powerful functional libraries for interacting with databases and building scalable frameworks will give you the tools to construct robust data pipelines. This book will introduce you to the libraries for ingesting, storing, manipulating, processing, and visualizing data in Scala. Packed with real-world examples and interesting data sets, this book will teach you to ingest data from flat files and web APIs and store it in a SQL or NoSQL database. It will show you how to design scalable architectures to process and modelling your data, starting from simple concurrency constructs such as parallel collections and futures, through to actor systems and Apache Spark. As well as Scala's emphasis on functional structures and immutability, you will learn how to use the right parallel construct for the job at hand, minimizing development time without compromising scalability. Finally, you will learn how to build beautiful interactive visualizations using web frameworks. This book gives tutorials on some of the most common Scala libraries for data science, allowing you to quickly get up to speed with building data science and data engineering solutions. Style and approach A tutorial with complete examples, this book will give you the tools to start building useful data engineering and data science solutions straightaway

The world is approaching a point where big data will start to play a beneficial role in many industries and organizations. Today, analyzing data for new insights has become an everyday norm, increasing the need for data analysts to use efficient and appropriate tools to provide quick and valuable results to clients. Existing research in the field currently lacks a full coverage of all essential algorithms, leaving a knowledge void for practical implementation and code in Python with all needed libraries and links to datasets used. Advanced Interdisciplinary Applications of Machine Learning Python Libraries for Data Science serves as a one-stop book to help emerging data scientists gain hands-on skills needed through real-world data and completely up-to-date Python code. It covers all the technical details, from installing the needed software to importing libraries and using the latest data sets; deciding on the right model; training, testing, and evaluating the model; and including NumPy, Pandas, and matplotlib. With coverage on various machine learning algorithms like regression, linear and logical regression, classification, support vector machine (SVM), clustering, k-nearest neighbor, market basket analysis, Apriori, k-means clustering, and visualization using Seaborne, it is designed for academic researchers, undergraduate students, postgraduate students, executive education program leaders, and practitioners.

The next step in the information age is to gain insights from the deluge of data coming our way. Data mining provides a way of finding this insight, and Python is one of the most popular languages for data mining, providing both power and flexibility in analysis. This book teaches you to design and develop data mining applications using a variety of datasets, starting with basic classification and affinity analysis. Next, we move on to more complex data types including text, images, and graphs. In every chapter, we create models that solve real-world problems. There is a rich and varied set of libraries available in Python for data mining. This book covers a large number, including the IPython Notebook, pandas, scikit-learn and NLTK. Each chapter of this book introduces you to new algorithms and techniques. By the end of the book, you will gain a large insight into using Python for data mining, with a good knowledge and understanding of the algorithms and implementations.