Python is a general-purpose programming language that is popular with data scientists. It is free, as are a number of open-source libraries help acquire, organize, and process information. This book is designed for beginners to data analysis and covers the basics of Python data analysis programming and statistics. The book covers the Python fundamentals that are necessary to data analysis, including objects, functions, modules, and libraries.
The book provides the statistical background needed to get started in data science programming, including probability, random distributions, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, and building regression models for prediction. The remainder of the book provides examples and tips and tricks for doing interesting things with data analysis programming. The topics are arranged into the following parts:
PART I: Getting Started with Data Science & Python
PART II: Getting Your Hands Dirty with Data
PART III: Visualizing Information
PART IV: Wrangling Data
PART V: Learning from Data
PART VI: Part of Tens
Python is a general-purpose programming language that is popular with data scientists. It is free, as are a number of open-source libraries help acquire, organize, and process information. This book is designed for beginners to data analysis and covers the basics of Python data analysis programming and statistics. The book covers the Python fundamentals that are necessary to data analysis, including objects, functions, modules, and libraries.
The book provides the statistical background needed to get started in data science programming, including probability, random distributions, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, and building regression models for prediction. The remainder of the book provides examples and tips and tricks for doing interesting things with data analysis programming. The topics are arranged into the following parts:
PART I: Getting Started with Data Science & Python
PART II: Getting Your Hands Dirty with Data
PART III: Visualizing Information
PART IV: Wrangling Data
PART V: Learning from Data
PART VI: Part of Tens
Python for Data Science For Dummies
496Python for Data Science For Dummies
496Paperback(2nd ed.)
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781119547624 |
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Publisher: | Wiley |
Publication date: | 02/27/2019 |
Series: | For Dummies Books |
Edition description: | 2nd ed. |
Pages: | 496 |
Product dimensions: | 7.30(w) x 9.20(h) x 1.00(d) |