Janert, Philipp K.
Data Analysis with Open Source Tools
- ISBN 13:
- 9780596802356
- author:
- Janert, Philipp K.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OReilly Media
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 536
- Dimensions:
- 23.1 x 18 x 3.3 cm
- Genre:
- Computers / Database Management / Data Mining
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
This hands-on guide provides intermediate to experienced programmers with techniques for working with data in a business environment. You'll learn how to extract valuable insights from raw information, conceptualize your findings, and implement them through various applications.
Through interactive workshops at the end of each chapter, you'll experiment with concepts such as data visualization, conceptual modeling, simulation, clustering, and predictive analytics. This book also covers essential topics like financial calculations, dimensionality reduction techniques, and understanding time-value of money.
Whether you're working in a business environment or simply looking to expand your skills in data analysis, this concise reference will provide the tools and knowledge needed to conquer challenging data analysis situations using open source programming environments.