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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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13.3 Model Evaluation

Now that you have gained familiarity with the different types of machine learning and some of the basic algorithms, it is important to delve into the topic of model evaluation. This is a critical area that is equally, if not more, important than the earlier concepts covered. While creating a model may seem fantastic, it is imperative to know whether it is good or not, and this is where model evaluation comes into play.

The process of model evaluation is vital to ensure that the model performs optimally and produces accurate predictions. It involves assessing the performance of the model across different metrics, including precision, recall, accuracy, F1 score, and more. Through model evaluation, you can determine whether the model is overfitting or underfitting, and make necessary adjustments to improve its performance.

Furthermore, model evaluation is not a one-time process; it is an ongoing process that requires constant monitoring and fine-tuning. By doing...