Data Science Projects with Python: A case study approach to successful data science projects using Python, pandas, and scikit-learn

Stephen Klosterman

Apr 2019 · Packt Publishing Ltd

About this ebook

Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard data analysis and machine learning tools in PythonKey FeaturesTackle data science problems by identifying the problem to be solvedIllustrate patterns in data using appropriate visualizationsImplement suitable machine learning algorithms to gain insights from dataBook Description

Data Science Projects with Python is designed to give you practical guidance on industry-standard data analysis and machine learning tools, by applying them to realistic data problems. You will learn how to use pandas and Matplotlib to critically examine datasets with summary statistics and graphs, and extract the insights you seek to derive. You will build your knowledge as you prepare data using the scikit-learn package and feed it to machine learning algorithms such as regularized logistic regression and random forest. You’ll discover how to tune algorithms to provide the most accurate predictions on new and unseen data. As you progress, you’ll gain insights into the working and output of these algorithms, building your understanding of both the predictive capabilities of the models and why they make these predictions.

By then end of this book, you will have the necessary skills to confidently use machine learning algorithms to perform detailed data analysis and extract meaningful insights from unstructured data.

What you will learnInstall the required packages to set up a data science coding environmentLoad data into a Jupyter notebook running PythonUse Matplotlib to create data visualizationsFit machine learning models using scikit-learnUse lasso and ridge regression to regularize your modelsCompare performance between models to find the best outcomesUse k-fold cross-validation to select model hyperparametersWho this book is for

If you are a data analyst, data scientist, or business analyst who wants to get started using Python and machine learning techniques to analyze data and predict outcomes, this book is for you. Basic knowledge of Python and data analytics will help you get the most from this book. Familiarity with mathematical concepts such as algebra and basic statistics will also be useful.

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About the author

Steve Klosterman is a machine learning data scientist at CVS Health. He enjoys helping to frame problems in a data science context and delivering machine learning solutions that business stakeholders understand and value. His education includes a Ph.D. in biology from Harvard University, where he was an assistant teacher of the data science course.