Become a Python Data Analyst

Enhance your data analysis and predictive modeling skills using popular Python toolsKey FeaturesCover all fundamental libraries for operation and manipulation of Python for data analysisImplement real-world datasets to perform predictive analytics with PythonAccess modern data analysis techniques and detailed code with scikit-learn and SciPyBook DescriptionPython is one of the most common and popular languages preferred by leading data analysts and statisticians for working with massive datasets and complex data visualizations.Become a Python Data Analyst introduces Python’s most essential tools and libraries necessary to work with the data analysis process right from preparing data to performing simple statistical analyses and creating meaningful data visualizations.In this book we will cover Python libraries such as NumPy pandas matplotlib seaborn SciPy and scikit-learn and apply them in practical data analysis and statistics examples. As you make your way through the chapters you will learn to efficiently use the Jupyter Notebook to operate and manipulate data using NumPy and the pandas library. In the concluding chapters you will gain experience in building simple predictive models and carrying out statistical computation and analysis using rich Python tools and proven data analysis techniques.By the end of this book you will have hands-on experience performing data analysis with Python.What you will learnExplore important Python libraries and learn to install Anaconda distributionUnderstand the basics of NumPyProduce informative and useful visualizations for analyzing dataPerform common statistical calculationsBuild predictive models and understand the principles of predictive analyticsWho this book is forBecome a Python Data Analyst is for entry-level data analysts data engineers and BI professionals who want to make complete use of Python tools for performing efficient data analysis. Prior knowledge of Python programming is necessary to understand the concepts covered in this book About the Author Alvaro Fuentes is a data scientist with more than 12 years of experience in analytical roles. He holds an M.S. in applied mathematics and an M.S. in quantitative economics. He worked for many years in the Central Bank of Guatemala as an economic analyst building models for economic and financial data. He founded Quant Company to provide consulting and training services in data science topics and has been a consultant for many projects in fields such as business education medicine and mass media among others. He is a big Python fan and has been using it routinely for five years to analyze data build models produce reports make predictions and build interactive applications that transform data into intelligence.