Foundations of Data Science with Python introduces readers to the
fundamentals of data science, including data manipulation and
visualization, probability, statistics, and dimensionality reduction.
This book is targeted toward engineers and scientists, but it should
be readily understandable to anyone who knows basic calculus and the
essentials of computer programming. It uses a computational-first
approach to data science: the reader will learn how to use Python and
the associated data-science libraries to visualize, transform, and
model data, as well as how to conduct statistical tests using real
data sets. Rather than relying on obscure formulas that only apply to
very specific statistical tests, this book teaches readers how to
perform statistical tests via resampling; this is a simple and general
approach to conducting statistical tests using simulations that draw
samples from the data being analyzed. The statistical techniques and
tools are explained and demonstrated using a diverse collection of
data sets to conduct statistical tests related to contemporary topics,
from the effects of socioeconomic factors on the spread of the
COVID-19 virus to the impact of state laws on firearms mortality. This
book can be used as an undergraduate textbook for an Introduction to
Data Science course or to provide a more contemporary approach in
courses like Engineering Statistics. However, it is also intended to
be accessible to practicing engineers and scientists who need to gain
foundational knowledge of data science. Key Features: Applies a
modern, computational approach to working with data Uses real data
sets to conduct statistical tests that address a diverse set of
contemporary issues Teaches the fundamentals of some of the most
important tools in the Python data-science stack Provides a basic, but
rigorous, introduction to Probability and its application to
Statistics Offers an accompanying website that provides a unique set
of online, interactive tools to help the reader learn the material
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ISBN
9781003838562
Publisert
2024
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Taylor & Francis
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Product language
Engelsk
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Digital bok
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