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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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8.3 Descriptive Statistics

Hello there, wonderful reader! I'm excited to introduce you to the fascinating world of Descriptive Statistics, an essential cornerstone of Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA). If you've taken an introductory statistics or science course, you may have come across this term before.

Descriptive Statistics is a set of tools and techniques used to summarize and describe the important characteristics of a dataset. With Descriptive Statistics, you can gain a deeper understanding of your data, identify patterns and outliers, and communicate your findings in a clear and concise manner.

Don't be intimidated by the formal-sounding name; Descriptive Statistics is actually a highly approachable concept that can greatly enhance your data analysis skills. So let's dive in and explore the wonderful world of Descriptive Statistics together!

8.3.1 What Are Descriptive Statistics?

Descriptive statistics is a method of summarizing data in a meaningful way...