"Python for Data Science – Ultimate Library Guide"
Format: PDF/Notebook | Pages: 10-15 | Level: Beginner to Intermediate
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Document Structure
1. Introduction
Why Python for data science?
Setup guide: Anaconda, Jupyter, VS Code.
2. Core Libraries Explained
NumPy
Purpose: Numerical computing (arrays, matrices).
Key Features:
Broadcasting, vectorization.
np.random, np.linalg.
Example:
python
import numpy as np
arr = np.array([1, 2, 3])
print(arr * 2) # Output: [2 4 6]
Pandas
Purpose: Data manipulation (DataFrames, Series).
Key Features:
df.groupby(), pd.merge().
Handling missing data (dropna(), fillna()).
Example:
python
import pandas as pd
df = pd.read_csv('data.csv')
print(df.head())
Matplotlib & Seaborn
Purpose: Data visualization.
Key Features:
Customizing plots (titles, labels, legends).
Seaborn’s sns.boxplot(), sns.heatmap().
Example:
python
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
plt.plot([1, 2, 3], [4, 5, 1])
plt.title('Sample Plot')
plt.show()
Scikit-learn
Purpose: Machine learning.
Key Features:
train_test_split, RandomForestClassifier.
Pipelines (make_pipeline).
Example:
python
from sklearn.ensemble import RandomForestClassifier
clf = RandomForestClassifier()
clf.fit(X_train, y_train)
3. Workflow Diagram
Diagram
Code
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4. Library Comparison Table
Library Use Case Key Function Speed Learning Curve
Pandas Data manipulation df.groupby() Medium Low
NumPy Numerical operations np.dot() High Medium
Seaborn Statistical visuals sns.violinplot() Low Low
SciPy Scientific computing scipy.integrate() High High
5. Pro Tips
Speed Up Pandas: Use df.apply() instead of loops.
Memory Efficiency: Convert float64 to float32 if precision isn’t critical.
Debugging: Always check df.info() for nulls and dtypes.
6. Quiz (Self-Assessment)
What function converts a Pandas DataFrame to a NumPy array?
Answer: df.to_numpy().
How do you save a Matplotlib plot?
Answer: plt.savefig('plot.png').
How to Make This Scribd-Ready?
Add Visuals:
Screenshots of Jupyter notebooks with code/output.
Infographic: “When to Use Which Library?”
Cite Sources:
Official docs (pandas.pydata.org, scikit-learn.org).
Python for Data Analysis (O’Reilly).
Bundle Extras:
Bonus: Link to Google Colab notebook with examples.
Appendix: Lesser-known libraries (e.g., Dask for big data).
Suggested Titles for Scribd
“Python Data Science Cheat Sheet – All Key Libraries (2024)”
“From Zero to Pandas – A Beginner’s Guide to Data Science in Python”
Need a Different Format?
Jupyter Notebook: Interactive version with executable code.
Slide Deck: “Teaching Python for Data Science – Instructor’s Slides”.