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Data Analysis Foundations with Python

By : Cuantum Technologies LLC
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Data Analysis Foundations with Python

By: Cuantum Technologies LLC

Overview of this book

Embark on a comprehensive journey through data analysis with Python. Begin with an introduction to data analysis and Python, setting a strong foundation before delving into Python programming basics. Learn to set up your data analysis environment, ensuring you have the necessary tools and libraries at your fingertips. As you progress, gain proficiency in NumPy for numerical operations and Pandas for data manipulation, mastering the skills to handle and transform data efficiently. Proceed to data visualization with Matplotlib and Seaborn, where you'll create insightful visualizations to uncover patterns and trends. Understand the core principles of exploratory data analysis (EDA) and data preprocessing, preparing your data for robust analysis. Explore probability theory and hypothesis testing to make data-driven conclusions and get introduced to the fundamentals of machine learning. Delve into supervised and unsupervised learning techniques, laying the groundwork for predictive modeling. To solidify your knowledge, engage with two practical case studies: sales data analysis and social media sentiment analysis. These real-world applications will demonstrate best practices and provide valuable tips for your data analysis projects.
Table of Contents (37 chapters)
Free Chapter
1
Code Blocks Resource
2
Premium Customer Support
4
Introduction
7
Acknowledgments
9
Quiz for Part I: Introduction to Data Analysis and Python
13
Quiz for Part II: Python Basics for Data Analysis
17
Quiz for Part III: Core Libraries for Data Analysis
21
Quiz for Part IV: Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA)
25
Quiz for Part V: Statistical Foundations
29
Quiz Part VI: Machine Learning Basics
33
Quiz Part VII: Case Studies
36
Conclusion
37
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2.1 Installing Python

Installing Python is a crucial first step in unlocking its immense potential for data analysis. The process itself is straightforward, but there are several different methods to achieve it. Depending on your specific needs, you may choose to install Python using one of several popular distributions such as Anaconda or Miniconda, which come preloaded with many of the most commonly used Python packages for data analysis.

Alternatively, you could opt to install Python directly from the official website, which provides more options but may require more manual configuration. For the purposes of this book, we will focus on the most direct and commonly used method of installing Python to ensure that you have the necessary tools to succeed in your data analysis journey.

2.1.1 For Windows Users:

  1. Download Installer: Go to the official Python website https://www.python.org/downloads/windows/.
  2. Run Installer: Once downloaded, locate the .exe file and double-click it.
  3. ...