Data Science Crash Course: Statistical mathematics, advanced data analysis, and computational techniques for insightful decision making (English Edition)
Language: English
Published by BPB Publications, 2026
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- Title
- Data Science Crash Course: Statistical mathematics, advanced data analysis, and computational techniques for insightful decision making (English Edition)
- Author
- Chopra, Dr. Deepti
- Publisher
- BPB Publications
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 9365898951
- ISBN 13
- 9789365898958
Data science is the engine driving modern innovation, making Python mastery essential for anyone looking to turn raw information into actionable strategy. This book serves as your streamlined roadmap, bridging the gap between basic data literacy and professional-grade analytical execution.
This book provides a solid foundation in Python programming, including loops and conditional statements, before advancing to high-performance libraries like NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, and SciPy. You will master the data analysis process, from cleaning missing values to advanced visualization with Seaborn and geospatial mapping. It concludes with the mathematical foundations of supervised and unsupervised learning, predictive mining, and building recommender systems through real-world case studies in healthcare, finance, and retail analytics.
By the end of the book, you will be well-equipped to handle complex datasets and deploy predictive models with confidence. You will possess a practical understanding of data science principles and a professional project portfolio, ready to apply these skills to solve real-world problems in any industry.
What you will learn
● Apply supervised, unsupervised learning, and predictive mining algorithms.
● Configure Python environments using essential data science libraries.
● Optimize data manipulation using NumPy and Pandas DataFrames.
● Clean, structured, and unstructured data for analytical modeling.
● Master end-to-end data science workflows and professional roles.
● Implement Python control structures and complex data structures.
Who this book is for
The book is designed for students, engineers, and mathematicians transitioning into data science. This book also supports analysts and managers aiming for strategic decision-making. Researchers and current professionals can strengthen their foundations, provided they possess a basic understanding of mathematics and logical reasoning.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction to Data Science
2. Roles and Responsibilities of a Data Scientist
3. The Necessity of Python in Data Science
4. Introduction to Data Understanding
5. Data Preprocessing
6. Creating Synthetic Datasets in MS Excel
7. Basics of Python Programming
8. Working with Python Data Structures
9. Data Analysis Process
10. Essential Python Libraries for Data Science
11. Data Processing and Visualization
12. Mathematical and Scientific Applications
13. Developing Recommender Systems
14. Real-world Applications and Case Studies
15. Practical Examples and Exercises
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