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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)
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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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4.1 Installing Anaconda

Anaconda is a platform that is highly recommended for both beginners and seasoned professionals in the field of data science. It is one of the most comprehensive and user-friendly platforms available for data analysis and scientific computing in Python. Anaconda, Inc. is the creator of this platform, and it offers a bundled package of Python and a range of pre-installed libraries, tools, and IDEs that are incredibly useful for data analysis. By using Anaconda, you can save time and effort that would otherwise be spent on installing and configuring the various tools required for data analysis.

Anaconda is not only easy to install but also offers a wide range of features that make it a great choice for data scientists. Some of these features include Jupyter Notebook, which is an open-source web application that allows you to create and share documents that contain live code, equations, visualizations, and narrative text. Another feature is Spyder, which is an Integrated...