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Python Data Analysis

You're reading from Python Data Analysis An end-to-end guide covering data processing, data manipulation and data visualization

Product type Paperback

Published in Jul 2026

Publisher Packt

ISBN-13 9781806022878

Length 602 pages

Edition 4th Edition

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Python

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Data Analysis

Authors (2):

Avinash Navlani

Cornellius Yudha Wijaya

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Table of Contents (5) Chapters

1. Welcome to Packt Early Access

2. Chapter 1: Getting Started with Python Libraries FREE CHAPTER

3. Chapter 2: NumPy and pandas

4. Chapter 3: Statistics for Data Insights

5. Chapter 4: Linear Algebra

Installing Python 3

We can easily download the installer file for installing Python 3 from the official website of Python (https://www.python.org/downloads/) for Windows, Linux, Mac, and other 32-bit or 64-bit systems. By Double-clicking on this installer, we can easily install it on your computer. Additionally, the Python installation offers the "IDLE" Integrated Development Environment (IDE), which is useful for development. In the upcoming sections of this chapter, we will go deep into Python installation of each of the operating systems.

Python installation and setup on Windows

This book is based on the latest version of Python 3. All the coding examples used in this book are written in Python 3 version, so before starting the hands-on coding, we have to install Python 3. Python is an open-source, easy-to-learn, object-oriented, and distributed language. It is also licensed for commercial use. There are many implementations of Python, including commercial implementations...

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Authors (2)

Avinash Navlani

Avinash Navlani

Avinash Navlani has over 8 years of experience working in data science and AI. Currently, he is working as a senior data scientist, improving products and services for customers by using advanced analytics, deploying big data analytical tools, creating and maintaining models, and onboarding compelling new datasets. Previously, he was a university lecturer, where he trained and educated people in data science subjects such as Python for analytics, data mining, machine learning, database management, and NoSQL. Avinash has been involved in research activities in data science and has been a keynote speaker at many conferences in India.

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Cornellius Yudha Wijaya

Cornellius Yudha Wijaya

Cornellius is a leader in data science and an entrepreneur with over six years of experience delivering AI solutions. As a startup's co-founder and data lead focused on an AI-powered data platform, he drives scalable AI strategies, transforming raw data into actionable insights. Previously, he was a Senior Data Scientist and Assistant Manager in the finance industry, leading end-to-end projects—from problem framing to model deployment—to address business challenges and deliver value through predictive analytics. In addition to his startup, Cornellius provides consulting services for early-stage companies, assisting them in creating customized machine-learning systems. He is a prolific technical writer who shares his knowledge through articles, LinkedIn posts, and a well-regarded newsletter on data trends.

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