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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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6.2 Data Wrangling

Welcome back to our journey through data analysis. In the previous section, we covered the fundamentals of Pandas' DataFrames and Series, which are crucial for any data analysis project. Now, let's take it up a notch and explore the exciting world of data wrangling.

Data wrangling is the process of preparing your data for analysis by cleaning, transforming, and enriching it. It's an essential step that ensures the accuracy and reliability of your analysis. Think of it as giving your data a "spa day" before its big debut in your analysis or model.

During the data wrangling process, you'll encounter various challenges, such as missing data, inconsistencies, and errors. But fret not, as we'll provide you with the necessary tools and techniques to overcome these challenges. We'll cover topics such as data cleaning, data transformation, and data enrichment, and provide practical examples to help you understand these concepts better...