Research Guides: Data Science at Brandeis: Library Resources

Getting Started with Library Resources

There are many sources of information for getting started in Data Science. If you are interested in particular techniques or materials, see the Brandeis Library resources below and consult with Data Services for guidance in pursuing your interests and setting up your programming environment.

Brandeis Library patrons can access many of the latest texts on Data Science methods through OneSearch. Just a few examples are:

Blueprints for Text Analytics Using Python by Jens Albrecht; Sidharth Ramachandran; Christian Winkler Turning text into valuable information is essential for businesses looking to gain a competitive advantage. With recent improvements in natural language processing (NLP), users now have many options for solving complex challenges. But it's not always clear which NLP tools or libraries would work for a business's needs, or which techniques you should use and in what order. This practical book provides data scientists and developers with blueprints for best practice solutions to common tasks in text analytics and natural language processing. Authors Jens Albrecht, Sidharth Ramachandran, and Christian Winkler provide real-world case studies and detailed code examples in Python to help you get started quickly. Extract data from APIs and web pages Prepare textual data for statistical analysis and machine learning Use machine learning for classification, topic modeling, and summarization Explain AI models and classification results Explore and visualize semantic similarities with word embeddings Identify customer sentiment in product reviews Create a knowledge graph based on named entities and their relations
ISBN: 149207408X
Publication Date: 2020-12-29
Mastering Predictive Analytics with R - Second Edition by James D. Miller; Rui Miguel Forte Master the craft of predictive modeling in R by developing strategy, intuition, and a solid foundation in essential conceptsAbout This Book* Grasping the major methods of predictive modeling and moving beyond black box thinking to a deeper level of understanding* Leveraging the flexibility and modularity of R to experiment with a range of different techniques and data types* Packed with practical advice and tips explaining important concepts and best practices to help you understand quickly and easilyWho This Book Is ForAlthough budding data scientists, predictive modelers, or quantitative analysts with only basic exposure to R and statistics will find this book to be useful, the experienced data scientist professional wishing to attain master level status , will also find this book extremely valuable.. This book assumes familiarity with the fundamentals of R, such as the main data types, simple functions, and how to move data around. Although no prior experience with machine learning or predictive modeling is required, there are some advanced topics provided that will require more than novice exposure.What You Will Learn* Master the steps involved in the predictive modeling process* Grow your expertise in using R and its diverse range of packages* Learn how to classify predictive models and distinguish which models are suitable for a particular problem* Understand steps for tidying data and improving the performing metrics* Recognize the assumptions, strengths, and weaknesses of a predictive model* Understand how and why each predictive model works in R* Select appropriate metrics to assess the performance of different types of predictive model* Explore word embedding and recurrent neural networks in R* Train models in R that can work on very large datasetsIn DetailR offers a free and open source environment that is perfect for both learning and deploying predictive modeling solutions. With its constantly growing community and plethora of packages, R offers the functionality to deal with a truly vast array of problems.The book begins with a dedicated chapter on the language of models and the predictive modeling process. You will understand the learning curve and the process of tidying data. Each subsequent chapter tackles a particular type of model, such as neural networks, and focuses on the three important questions of how the model works, how to use R to train it, and how to measure and assess its performance using real-world datasets. How do you train models that can handle really large datasets? This book will also show you just that. Finally, you will tackle the really important topic of deep learning by implementing applications on word embedding and recurrent neural networks.By the end of this book, you will have explored and tested the most popular modeling techniques in use on real- world datasets and mastered a diverse range of techniques in predictive analytics using R.Style and approachThis book takes a step-by-step approach in explaining the intermediate to advanced concepts in predictive analytics. Every concept is explained in depth, supplemented with practical examples applicable in a real-world setting.
ISBN: 1787121399
Publication Date: 2017-08-18
Python Machine Learning by Wei-Meng Lee Python makes machine learning easy for beginners and experienced developers With computing power increasing exponentially and costs decreasing at the same time, there is no better time to learn machine learning using Python. Machine learning tasks that once required enormous processing power are now possible on desktop machines. However, machine learning is not for the faint of heart--it requires a good foundation in statistics, as well as programming knowledge. Python Machine Learning will help coders of all levels master one of the most in-demand programming skillsets in use today.  Readers will get started by following fundamental topics such as an introduction to Machine Learning and Data Science. For each learning algorithm, readers will use a real-life scenario to show how Python is used to solve the problem at hand. *          Python data science--manipulating data and data visualization *          Data cleansing *          Understanding Machine learning algorithms *          Supervised learning algorithms *          Unsupervised learning algorithms *          Deploying machine learning models  Python Machine Learning is essential reading for students, developers, or anyone with a keen interest in taking their coding skills to the next level. 
ISBN: 1119545633
Publication Date: 2019-04-30
Python Machine Learning - Second Edition by Sebastian Raschka; Vahid Mirjalili Unlock modern machine learning and deep learning techniques with Python by using the latest cutting-edge open source Python libraries.About This Book* Second edition of the bestselling book on Machine Learning* A practical approach to key frameworks in data science, machine learning, and deep learning* Use the most powerful Python libraries to implement machine learning and deep learning* Get to know the best practices to improve and optimize your machine learning systems and algorithmsWho This Book Is ForIf you know some Python and you want to use machine learning and deep learning, pick up this book. Whether you want to start from scratch or extend your machine learning knowledge, this is an essential and unmissable resource. Written for developers and data scientists who want to create practical machine learning and deep learning code, this book is ideal for developers and data scientists who want to teach computers how to learn from data.What You Will Learn* Understand the key frameworks in data science, machine learning, and deep learning* Harness the power of the latest Python open source libraries in machine learning* Explore machine learning techniques using challenging real-world data * Master deep neural network implementation using the TensorFlow library* Learn the mechanics of classification algorithms to implement the best tool for the job* Predict continuous target outcomes using regression analysis* Uncover hidden patterns and structures in data with clustering* Delve deeper into textual and social media data using sentiment analysisIn DetailMachine learning is eating the software world, and now deep learning is extending machine learning. Understand and work at the cutting edge of machine learning, neural networks, and deep learning with this second edition of Sebastian Raschka's bestselling book, Python Machine Learning. Thoroughly updated using the latest Python open source libraries, this book offers the practical knowledge and techniques you need to create and contribute to machine learning, deep learning, and modern data analysis.Fully extended and modernized, Python Machine Learning Second Edition now includes the popular TensorFlow deep learning library. The scikit-learn code has also been fully updated to include recent improvements and additions to this versatile machine learning library. Sebastian Raschka and Vahid Mirjalili's unique insight and expertise introduce you to machine learning and deep learning algorithms from scratch, and show you how to apply them to practical industry challenges using realistic and interesting examples. By the end of the book, you'll be ready to meet the new data analysis opportunities in today's world.If you've read the first edition of this book, you'll be delighted to find a new balance of classical ideas and modern insights into machine learning. Every chapter has been critically updated, and there are new chapters on key technologies. You'll be able to learn and work with TensorFlow more deeply than ever before, and get essential coverage of the Keras neural network library, along with the most recent updates to scikit-learn.Style and ApproachPython Machine Learning Second Edition takes a practical, hands-on coding approach so you can learn about machine learning by coding with Python. This book moves fluently between the theoretical principles of machine learning and the practical details of implementation with Python.
ISBN: 1787125939
Publication Date: 2017-09-20
Python Machine Learning by Example by Yuxi (Hayden) Liu Grasp machine learning concepts, techniques, and algorithms with the help of real-world examples using Python libraries such as TensorFlow and scikit-learn Key Features Exploit the power of Python to explore the world of data mining and data analytics Discover machine learning algorithms to solve complex challenges faced by data scientists today Use Python libraries such as TensorFlow and Keras to create smart cognitive actions for your projects Book Description The surge in interest in machine learning (ML) is due to the fact that it revolutionizes automation by learning patterns in data and using them to make predictions and decisions. If you're interested in ML, this book will serve as your entry point to ML. Python Machine Learning By Example begins with an introduction to important ML concepts and implementations using Python libraries. Each chapter of the book walks you through an industry adopted application. You'll implement ML techniques in areas such as exploratory data analysis, feature engineering, and natural language processing (NLP) in a clear and easy-to-follow way. With the help of this extended and updated edition, you'll understand how to tackle data-driven problems and implement your solutions with the powerful yet simple Python language and popular Python packages and tools such as TensorFlow, scikit-learn, gensim, and Keras. To aid your understanding of popular ML algorithms, the book covers interesting and easy-to-follow examples such as news topic modeling and classification, spam email detection, stock price forecasting, and more. By the end of the book, you'll have put together a broad picture of the ML ecosystem and will be well-versed with the best practices of applying ML techniques to make the most out of new opportunities. What you will learn Understand the important concepts in machine learning and data science Use Python to explore the world of data mining and analytics Scale up model training using varied data complexities with Apache Spark Delve deep into text and NLP using Python libraries such NLTK and gensim Select and build an ML model and evaluate and optimize its performance Implement ML algorithms from scratch in Python, TensorFlow, and scikit-learn Who this book is for If you're a machine learning aspirant, data analyst, or data engineer highly passionate about machine learning and want to begin working on ML assignments, this book is for you. Prior knowledge of Python coding is assumed and basic familiarity with statistical concepts will be beneficial although not necessary.
ISBN: 1789616727
Publication Date: 2019-02-28
Python Machine Learning by Example by Yuxi (Hayden) Liu Take tiny steps to enter the big world of data science through this interesting guideAbout This Book* Learn the fundamentals of machine learning and build your own intelligent applications* Master the art of building your own machine learning systems with this example-based practical guide* Work with important classification and regression algorithms and other machine learning techniquesWho This Book Is ForThis book is for anyone interested in entering the data science stream with machine learning. Basic familiarity with Python is assumed.What You Will Learn* Exploit the power of Python to handle data extraction, manipulation, and exploration techniques* Use Python to visualize data spread across multiple dimensions and extract useful features* Dive deep into the world of analytics to predict situations correctly* Implement machine learning classification and regression algorithms from scratch in Python* Be amazed to see the algorithms in action* Evaluate the performance of a machine learning model and optimize it* Solve interesting real-world problems using machine learning and Python as the journey unfoldsIn DetailData science and machine learning are some of the top buzzwords in the technical world today. A resurging interest in machine learning is due to the same factors that have made data mining and Bayesian analysis more popular than ever. This book is your entry point to machine learning.This book starts with an introduction to machine learning and the Python language and shows you how to complete the setup. Moving ahead, you will learn all the important concepts such as, exploratory data analysis, data preprocessing, feature extraction, data visualization and clustering, classification, regression and model performance evaluation. With the help of various projects included, you will find it intriguing to acquire the mechanics of several important machine learning algorithms - they are no more obscure as they thought. Also, you will be guided step by step to build your own models from scratch. Toward the end, you will gather a broad picture of the machine learning ecosystem and best practices of applying machine learning techniques.Through this book, you will learn to tackle data-driven problems and implement your solutions with the powerful yet simple language, Python. Interesting and easy-to-follow examples, to name some, news topic classification, spam email detection, online ad click-through prediction, stock prices forecast, will keep you glued till you reach your goal.Style and approachThis book is an enticing journey that starts from the very basics and gradually picks up pace as the story unfolds. Each concept is first succinctly defined in the larger context of things, followed by a detailed explanation of their application. Every concept is explained with the help of a project that solves a real-world problem, and involves hands-on work--giving you a deep insight into the world of machine learning. With simple yet rich language--Python--you will understand and be able to implement the examples with ease.
ISBN: 1783553111
Publication Date: 2017-05-31
R Machine Learning Projects by Sunil Kumar Chinnamgari Master a range of machine learning domains with real-world projects using TensorFlow for R, H2O, MXNet, and more Key Features Master machine learning, deep learning, and predictive modeling concepts in R 3.5 Build intelligent end-to-end projects for finance, retail, social media, and a variety of domains Implement smart cognitive models with helpful tips and best practices Book Description R is one of the most popular languages when it comes to performing computational statistics (statistical computing) easily and exploring the mathematical side of machine learning. With this book, you will leverage the R ecosystem to build efficient machine learning applications that carry out intelligent tasks within your organization. This book will help you test your knowledge and skills, guiding you on how to build easily through to complex machine learning projects. You will first learn how to build powerful machine learning models with ensembles to predict employee attrition. Next, you'll implement a joke recommendation engine and learn how to perform sentiment analysis on Amazon reviews. You'll also explore different clustering techniques to segment customers using wholesale data. In addition to this, the book will get you acquainted with credit card fraud detection using autoencoders, and reinforcement learning to make predictions and win on a casino slot machine. By the end of the book, you will be equipped to confidently perform complex tasks to build research and commercial projects for automated operations. What you will learn Explore deep neural networks and various frameworks that can be used in R Develop a joke recommendation engine to recommend jokes that match users' tastes Create powerful ML models with ensembles to predict employee attrition Build autoencoders for credit card fraud detection Work with image recognition and convolutional neural networks Make predictions for casino slot machine using reinforcement learning Implement NLP techniques for sentiment analysis and customer segmentation Who this book is for If you're a data analyst, data scientist, or machine learning developer who wants to master machine learning concepts using R by building real-world projects, this is the book for you. Each project will help you test your skills in implementing machine learning algorithms and techniques. A basic understanding of machine learning and working knowledge of R programming is necessary to get the most out of this book.
ISBN: 1789807948
Publication Date: 2019-01-14