Applied Machine Learning for Data Science Practitioners

A single-volume reference on data science techniques for evaluating and solving business problems using Applied Machine Learning (ML). Applied Machine Learning for Data Science Practitioners offers a practical, step-by-step guide to building end-to-end ML solutions for real-world business challenges, empowering data science practitioners to make informed decisions and select the right techniques for any use case. Unlike many data science books that focus on popular algorithms and coding, this book takes a holistic approach. It equips you with the knowledge to evaluate a range of techniques and algorithms. The book balances theoretical concepts with practical examples to illustrate key concepts, derive insights, and demonstrate applications. In addition to code snippets and reviewing output, the book provides guidance on interpreting results. This book is an essential resource if you are looking to elevate your understanding of ML and your technical capabilities, combining theoretical and practical coding examples. A basic understanding of using data to solve business problems, high school-level math and statistics, and basic Python coding skills are assumed. Written by a recognized data science expert, Applied Machine Learning for Data Science Practitioners covers essential topics, including: Data Science Fundamentals that provide you with an overview of core concepts, laying the foundation for understanding ML. Data Preparation covers the process of framing ML problems and preparing data and features for modeling. ML Problem Solving introduces you to a range of ML algorithms, including Regression, Classification, Ranking, Clustering, Patterns, Time Series, and Anomaly Detection. Model Optimization explores frameworks, decision trees, and ensemble methods to enhance performance and guide the selection of the most effective model. ML Ethics addresses ethical considerations, including fairness, accountability, transparency, and ethics. Model Deployment and Monitoring focuses on production deployment, performance monitoring, and adapting to model drift.

Single volume reference on using various aspects of data science to evaluate, understand, and solve business problems

A reference book for anyone in the field of data science, Applied Machine Learning for Data Science Practitioners walks readers through the end-to-end process of solving any machine learning problem by identifying, choosing, and applying the right solution for the issue at hand. The text enables readers to figure out optimal validation techniques based on the use case and data orientation, choose a range of pertinent models from different types of learning, and score models to apply metrics across all the estimators evaluated.

Unlike most books on data science in today''s market that jump right into algorithms and coding and focus on the most-used algorithms, this text helps data scientists evaluate all pertinent techniques and algorithms to assess all these machine learning problems and suitable solutions. Readers can make an informed decision on which models and validation techniques to use based on the business problem, data availability, desired outcome, and more.

Written by an internationally recognized author in the field of data science, Applied Machine Learning for Data Science Practitioners also covers topics such as:

• Data preparation, including basic data cleaning, integration, transformation, and compression methods, along with data visualization and exploratory analyses
• Cross-validation in model validation techniques, including independent, identically distributed, imbalanced, blocked, and grouped data
• Prediction using regression models and classification using classification models, with applicable performance measurements for each
• Types of clustering in clustering models based on partition, hierarchy, fuzzy theory, distribution, density, and graph theory
• Detecting anomalies, including types of anomalies and key terms like noise, rare events, and outliers

Applied Machine Learning for Data Science Practitioners is an essential resource for all data scientists and business professionals to cross-validate a range of different algorithms to find an optimal solution. Readers are assumed to have a basic understanding of solving business problems using data, high school level math, statistics, and coding skills.