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Practical Data Science with R and Python: A Hands-On Approach to Solving Data Problems with R and Python

Thompson Carter

Practical Data Science with R and Python: A Hands-On Approach to Solving Data Problems with R and Python

Master the art of data science with Practical Data Science with R and Python, a comprehensive guide for aspiring data scientists, analysts, and professionals eager to leverage the power of R and Python to solve real-world data challenges. This hands-on book combines the strengths of these two leading data science tools to provide practical solutions to common data problems, helping you make data-driven decisions with confidence.

Whether you're new to data science or looking to expand your skillset, this book equips you with the tools, techniques, and workflows necessary to process, analyze, and visualize data effectively.

What You'll Learn:

  • Getting Started with R and Python: Set up your environment and learn the basics of both R and Python for data science.
  • Data Wrangling and Cleaning: Handle messy datasets with Pandas in Python and dplyr in R to prepare data for analysis.
  • Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA): Uncover patterns, trends, and insights in data using visualization libraries like ggplot2 (R) and Matplotlib (Python).
  • Statistical Analysis: Perform descriptive and inferential statistics to test hypotheses and summarize data.
  • Machine Learning Basics: Build and evaluate predictive models using scikit-learn (Python) and caret (R).
  • Data Visualization: Create compelling and interactive visualizations with R's Shiny and Python's Plotly libraries.
  • Big Data Processing: Learn to work with large datasets using tools like SparkR, Dask, and PySpark.
  • Time-Series Analysis: Analyze and forecast time-series data with ARIMA and Prophet in both R and Python.
  • Text Mining and Natural Language Processing: Extract insights from unstructured text data using libraries like tidytext (R) and NLTK (Python).
  • Handling Geospatial Data: Visualize and analyze geospatial data with GeoPandas (Python) and sf (R).
  • Integration and Automation: Combine R and Python workflows to streamline repetitive tasks and maximize efficiency.
  • Model Deployment: Learn to deploy your data science models into production environments with Flask (Python) and RStudio Connect.
  • Real-World Applications: Work through projects including fraud detection, customer segmentation, and recommendation systems.
  • Collaborating and Version Control: Utilize Git and GitHub to manage and share your projects effectively.

Who Is This Book For?
This book is ideal for data scientists, analysts, and professionals who want to master both R and Python to tackle diverse data challenges and improve their workflows.

Why Choose This Book?
With its hands-on approach and focus on practical applications, Practical Data Science with R and Python bridges the gap between theory and practice, helping you confidently solve data problems and deliver actionable insights.

Start solving your data challenges today with Practical Data Science with R and Python: A Hands-On Approach to Solving Data Problems with R and Python-your essential guide to becoming a versatile data scientist.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Independently Published
  • Publish Date: Jan 19th, 2025
  • Pages: 250
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.00in - 6.00in - 0.53in - 0.75lb
  • EAN: 9798307388808
  • Categories: Languages - Python

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