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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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7.1 Basic Plotting with Matplotlib

Matplotlib is one of the most widely used and versatile Python libraries available for creating static, interactive, and animated visualizations. It was created by John Hunter with the goal of making it as similar to MATLAB as possible, allowing for an easier transition for users familiar with MATLAB.

With Matplotlib, users can easily create a wide range of visualizations, including line plots, scatter plots, bar plots, histograms, and more. Additionally, Matplotlib provides a high degree of customization, allowing users to tailor their visualizations to their precise needs. Overall, Matplotlib is an essential tool for anyone looking to create high-quality visualizations in Python.

7.1.1 Installing Matplotlib

Before you can create any plots, you'll need to install Matplotlib. You can install it using pip:

pip install matplotlib

 

Or, if you're using Anaconda, use this command:

conda install matplotlib

 

7.1.2 Your First Plot...