{"product_id":"business-data-analytics-second-edition-lucy-scott-9798330439294","title":"Business Data Analytics Second Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beginner-friendly textbook is designed to quickly introduce readers to Python programming and its applications in data analytics, emphasizing a hands-on approach throughout. While we assume a basic familiarity with programming languages, relational databases, and statistics, the book caters to learners of all backgrounds interested in data-driven decision making.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey Features: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Focuses on equipping data analysts with essential knowledge and skills\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Guides readers through Python fundamentals to intermediate topics like time series and regression analysis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Emphasizes practical implementation using the powerful Python library, Pandas\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Introduces visualization techniques to effectively communicate insights, Matplotlib\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Covers machine learning fundamentals for predictive analytics\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearning Approach: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Utilizes simple datasets in most chapters to help readers grasp the inner workings of tools and techniques\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Presents real-world datasets in the final chapter to expose learners to actual data scenarios and challenges\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Encourages skill development and problem-solving abilities\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat's New in the Second Edition: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Updated all code examples\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Added many more examples and exercises\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Included new sections on data transformation and ARIMA\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Added a new chapter summarizing the levels of business data analytics\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Expanded coverage of data visualization and machine learning applications, reflecting recent changes in Pandas and industry trends\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive guide is designed to take you from Python basics to intermediate data analytics techniques, equipping you to tackle real-world data challenges effectively and make informed, data-driven decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lucy Scott\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798330439294\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Ls Independent Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/23\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 368\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.88lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.76d","brand":"Lucy Scott","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47002042138879,"sku":"9798330439294","price":98.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a1bbf8be-ca6e-4e8b-a687-8773e7f85289.jpg?v=1751602907","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/business-data-analytics-second-edition-lucy-scott-9798330439294","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}