Pandas for Everyone:
Python Data Analysis:
Python Data Analysis
(Addison-Wesley Data &
Analytics Series)
By
Daniel Y. Chen
Addison-Wesley
Professional
The Hands-On, Example-Rich Introduction to Pandas Data
Analysis in Python
Today, analysts must manage data characterized by extraordinary
variety, velocity, and volume. Using the open source Pandas library,
you can use Python to rapidly automate and perform virtually any
data analysis task, no matter how large or complex. Pandas can help
you ensure the veracity of your data, visualize it for effective
decision-making, and reliably reproduce analyses across multiple
datasets.
Pandas for Everyone brings together practical knowledge and
insight for solving real problems with Pandas, even if you’re new to
Python data analysis. Daniel Y. Chen introduces key concepts
through simple but practical examples, incrementally building on
them to solve more difficult, real-world problems.
Chen gives you a jumpstart on using Pandas with a realistic dataset
and covers combining datasets, handling missing data, and
structuring datasets for easier analysis and visualization. He
demonstrates powerful data cleaning techniques, from basic string
manipulation to applying functions simultaneously across
dataframes.
Once your data is ready, Chen guides you through fitting models for
prediction, clustering, inference, and exploration. He provides tips
on performance and scalability, and introduces you to the wider
Python data analysis ecosystem.
Work with DataFrames and Series, and import or export data
Create plots with matplotlib, seaborn, and pandas
Combine datasets and handle missing data
Reshape, tidy, and clean datasets so they’re easier to work with
Convert data types and manipulate text strings
Apply functions to scale data manipulations
Aggregate, transform, and filter large datasets with groupby
Leverage Pandas’ advanced date and time capabilities
Fit linear models using statsmodels and scikit-learn libraries
Use generalized linear modeling to fit models with different
response variables
Compare multiple models to select the “best”
Regularize to overcome overfitting and improve performance
Use clustering in unsupervised machine learning
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