Author : Roger D. Peng
Publisher :
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 24,24 MB
Release : 2016-06-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781365061462
"This book describes the process of analyzing data. The authors have extensive experience both managing data analysts and conducting their own data analyses, and this book is a distillation of their experience in a format that is applicable to both practitioners and managers in data science."--Leanpub.com.
Author : Christian Bird
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 673 pages
File Size : 46,18 MB
Release : 2015-09-02
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0124115438
The Art and Science of Analyzing Software Data provides valuable information on analysis techniques often used to derive insight from software data. This book shares best practices in the field generated by leading data scientists, collected from their experience training software engineering students and practitioners to master data science. The book covers topics such as the analysis of security data, code reviews, app stores, log files, and user telemetry, among others. It covers a wide variety of techniques such as co-change analysis, text analysis, topic analysis, and concept analysis, as well as advanced topics such as release planning and generation of source code comments. It includes stories from the trenches from expert data scientists illustrating how to apply data analysis in industry and open source, present results to stakeholders, and drive decisions. - Presents best practices, hints, and tips to analyze data and apply tools in data science projects - Presents research methods and case studies that have emerged over the past few years to further understanding of software data - Shares stories from the trenches of successful data science initiatives in industry
Author : Deborah Nolan
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 11,52 MB
Release : 2021-03-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 0192607502
Communication is a critical yet often overlooked part of data science. Communicating with Data aims to help students and researchers write about their insights in a way that is both compelling and faithful to the data. General advice on science writing is also provided, including how to distill findings into a story and organize and revise the story, and how to write clearly, concisely, and precisely. This is an excellent resource for students who want to learn how to write about scientific findings, and for instructors who are teaching a science course in communication or a course with a writing component. Communicating with Data consists of five parts. Part I helps the novice learn to write by reading the work of others. Part II delves into the specifics of how to describe data at a level appropriate for publication, create informative and effective visualizations, and communicate an analysis pipeline through well-written, reproducible code. Part III demonstrates how to reduce a data analysis to a compelling story and organize and write the first draft of a technical paper. Part IV addresses revision; this includes advice on writing about statistical findings in a clear and accurate way, general writing advice, and strategies for proof reading and revising. Part V offers advice about communication strategies beyond the page, which include giving talks, building a professional network, and participating in online communities. This book also provides 22 portfolio prompts that extend the guidance and examples in the earlier parts of the book and help writers build their portfolio of data communication.
Author : Cathy O'Neil
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 24,59 MB
Release : 2013-10-09
Category : Computers
ISBN : 144936389X
Now that people are aware that data can make the difference in an election or a business model, data science as an occupation is gaining ground. But how can you get started working in a wide-ranging, interdisciplinary field that’s so clouded in hype? This insightful book, based on Columbia University’s Introduction to Data Science class, tells you what you need to know. In many of these chapter-long lectures, data scientists from companies such as Google, Microsoft, and eBay share new algorithms, methods, and models by presenting case studies and the code they use. If you’re familiar with linear algebra, probability, and statistics, and have programming experience, this book is an ideal introduction to data science. Topics include: Statistical inference, exploratory data analysis, and the data science process Algorithms Spam filters, Naive Bayes, and data wrangling Logistic regression Financial modeling Recommendation engines and causality Data visualization Social networks and data journalism Data engineering, MapReduce, Pregel, and Hadoop Doing Data Science is collaboration between course instructor Rachel Schutt, Senior VP of Data Science at News Corp, and data science consultant Cathy O’Neil, a senior data scientist at Johnson Research Labs, who attended and blogged about the course.
Author : Chirag Shah
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 459 pages
File Size : 37,36 MB
Release : 2020-04-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1108472443
An introductory textbook offering a low barrier entry to data science; the hands-on approach will appeal to students from a range of disciplines.
Author : Peter Bruce
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 10,13 MB
Release : 2017-05-10
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1491952911
Statistical methods are a key part of of data science, yet very few data scientists have any formal statistics training. Courses and books on basic statistics rarely cover the topic from a data science perspective. This practical guide explains how to apply various statistical methods to data science, tells you how to avoid their misuse, and gives you advice on what's important and what's not. Many data science resources incorporate statistical methods but lack a deeper statistical perspective. If you’re familiar with the R programming language, and have some exposure to statistics, this quick reference bridges the gap in an accessible, readable format. With this book, you’ll learn: Why exploratory data analysis is a key preliminary step in data science How random sampling can reduce bias and yield a higher quality dataset, even with big data How the principles of experimental design yield definitive answers to questions How to use regression to estimate outcomes and detect anomalies Key classification techniques for predicting which categories a record belongs to Statistical machine learning methods that “learn” from data Unsupervised learning methods for extracting meaning from unlabeled data
Author : Bill Schmarzo
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 16,9 MB
Release : 2015-12-11
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1119238846
Integrate big data into business to drive competitive advantage and sustainable success Big Data MBA brings insight and expertise to leveraging big data in business so you can harness the power of analytics and gain a true business advantage. Based on a practical framework with supporting methodology and hands-on exercises, this book helps identify where and how big data can help you transform your business. You'll learn how to exploit new sources of customer, product, and operational data, coupled with advanced analytics and data science, to optimize key processes, uncover monetization opportunities, and create new sources of competitive differentiation. The discussion includes guidelines for operationalizing analytics, optimal organizational structure, and using analytic insights throughout your organization's user experience to customers and front-end employees alike. You'll learn to “think like a data scientist” as you build upon the decisions your business is trying to make, the hypotheses you need to test, and the predictions you need to produce. Business stakeholders no longer need to relinquish control of data and analytics to IT. In fact, they must champion the organization's data collection and analysis efforts. This book is a primer on the business approach to analytics, providing the practical understanding you need to convert data into opportunity. Understand where and how to leverage big data Integrate analytics into everyday operations Structure your organization to drive analytic insights Optimize processes, uncover opportunities, and stand out from the rest Help business stakeholders to “think like a data scientist” Understand appropriate business application of different analytic techniques If you want data to transform your business, you need to know how to put it to use. Big Data MBA shows you how to implement big data and analytics to make better decisions.
Author : Andrew Park
Publisher :
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 30,16 MB
Release : 2020-05-14
Category :
ISBN :
Master the world of Python, Data Analysis, Machine Learning and Data Science with this comprehensive 4-in-1 bundle. Are you interested in becoming a Python geek? Or do you want to learn more about the fascinating world of Data Science, and what it can do for you? Then keep reading. Created with the beginner in mind, this powerful bundle delves into the fundamentals behind Python and Data Science, from basic code and concepts to complex Neural Networks and data manipulation. Inside, you'll discover everything you need to know to get started with Python and Data Science, and begin your journey to success! In book one, PYTHON FOR BEGINNERS, you'll learn: How to install Python What are the different Python Data Types, Variables and Basic Operators Data Structures, Functions and Files Conditional and Loops in Python Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Inheritance and Polymorphism Essential Programming Tools and Exception Handling An application to Decision Trees And Much More! In book two, PYTHON FOR DATA ANALYSIS, you will: What Data Analysis is all about and why businesses are investing in this sector The 5 steps of a Data Analysis Neural Network The 7 Python libraries that make Python one of the best choices for Data Analysis How Data Visualization and Matplotlib can help you to understand the data you are working with. Some of the main industries that are using data to improve their business with 14 real-world applications And Much More! In book three, PYTHON MACHINE LEARNING, you'll discover: What is Machine Learning and how it is applied in real-world situations Understanding the differences between Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Artificial Intelligence Machine learning training models, Regression techniques and Linear Regression in Python How to use Lists and Modules in Python The 12 essential libraries for Machine Learning in Python Artificial Neural Networks And Much More! And in book four, PYTHON DATA SCIENCE, you will: What Data Science is all about and why so many companies are using it to give them a competitive edge. Why Python and how to use it to implement Data Science The main Data Structures & Object-Oriented Programming, Functions and Modules in Python with practical codes and exercises The 7 most important algorithms and models in Data Science Data Aggregation, Group Operations, Databases and Data in the Cloud 9 important Data Mining techniques in Data Science And So Much More! Whether you're a complete beginner or a programmer looking to improve his skillset, Data Science for Beginners is your all-in-one solution to mastering the world of Python and Data Science. Would you like to know more?Scroll Up and Click the BUY NOW Button to Get Your Copy!
Author : David Spiegelhalter
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 36,18 MB
Release : 2019-09-03
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 1541618521
In this "important and comprehensive" guide to statistical thinking (New Yorker), discover how data literacy is changing the world and gives you a better understanding of life’s biggest problems. Statistics are everywhere, as integral to science as they are to business, and in the popular media hundreds of times a day. In this age of big data, a basic grasp of statistical literacy is more important than ever if we want to separate the fact from the fiction, the ostentatious embellishments from the raw evidence -- and even more so if we hope to participate in the future, rather than being simple bystanders. In The Art of Statistics, world-renowned statistician David Spiegelhalter shows readers how to derive knowledge from raw data by focusing on the concepts and connections behind the math. Drawing on real world examples to introduce complex issues, he shows us how statistics can help us determine the luckiest passenger on the Titanic, whether a notorious serial killer could have been caught earlier, and if screening for ovarian cancer is beneficial. The Art of Statistics not only shows us how mathematicians have used statistical science to solve these problems -- it teaches us how we too can think like statisticians. We learn how to clarify our questions, assumptions, and expectations when approaching a problem, and -- perhaps even more importantly -- we learn how to responsibly interpret the answers we receive. Combining the incomparable insight of an expert with the playful enthusiasm of an aficionado, The Art of Statistics is the definitive guide to stats that every modern person needs.
Author : Hadley Wickham
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Page : 521 pages
File Size : 46,74 MB
Release : 2016-12-12
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1491910364
Learn how to use R to turn raw data into insight, knowledge, and understanding. This book introduces you to R, RStudio, and the tidyverse, a collection of R packages designed to work together to make data science fast, fluent, and fun. Suitable for readers with no previous programming experience, R for Data Science is designed to get you doing data science as quickly as possible. Authors Hadley Wickham and Garrett Grolemund guide you through the steps of importing, wrangling, exploring, and modeling your data and communicating the results. You'll get a complete, big-picture understanding of the data science cycle, along with basic tools you need to manage the details. Each section of the book is paired with exercises to help you practice what you've learned along the way. You'll learn how to: Wrangle—transform your datasets into a form convenient for analysis Program—learn powerful R tools for solving data problems with greater clarity and ease Explore—examine your data, generate hypotheses, and quickly test them Model—provide a low-dimensional summary that captures true "signals" in your dataset Communicate—learn R Markdown for integrating prose, code, and results
