The Data Science Workshop

Cut through the noise and get real results with a step-by-step approach to data scienceKey FeaturesIdeal for the data science beginner who is getting started for the first timeA data science tutorial with step-by-step exercises and activities that help build key skillsStructured to let you progress at your own pace on your own termsUse your physical print copy to redeem free access to the online interactive editionBook DescriptionYou already know you want to learn data science and a smarter way to learn data science is to learn by doing. The Data Science Workshop focuses on building up your practical skills so that you can understand how to develop simple machine learning models in Python or even build an advanced model for detecting potential bank frauds with effective modern data science. Youll learn from real examples that lead to real results.Throughout The Data Science Workshop youll take an engaging step-by-step approach to understanding data science. You wont have to sit through any unnecessary theory. If youre short on time you can jump into a single exercise each day or spend an entire weekend training a model using sci-kit learn. Its your choice. Learning on your terms youll build up and reinforce key skills in a way that feels rewarding.Every physical print copy of The Data Science Workshop unlocks access to the interactive edition. With videos detailing all exercises and activities youll always have a guided solution. You can also benchmark yourself against assessments track progress and receive content updates. Youll even earn a secure credential that you can share and verify online upon completion. Its a premium learning experience thats included with your printed copy. To redeem follow the instructions located at the start of your data science book.Fast-paced and direct The Data Science Workshop is the ideal companion for data science beginners. Youll learn about machine learning algorithms like a data scientist learning along the way. This process means that youll find that your new skills stick embedded as best practice. A solid foundation for the years ahead.What you will learnFind out the key differences between supervised and unsupervised learningManipulate and analyze data using scikit-learn and pandas librariesLearn about different algorithms such as regression classification and clusteringDiscover advanced techniques to improve model ensembling and accuracySpeed up the process of creating new features with automated feature toolSimplify machine learning using open source Python packagesWho this book is forOur goal at Packt is to help you be successful in whatever it is you choose to do. The Data Science Workshop is an ideal data science tutorial for the data science beginner who is just getting started. Pick up a Workshop today and let Packt help you develop skills that stick with you for life.