Quantitative Data management, analysis and Visualization with Python
10 Days Remote Training
Introduction:
Welcome to the Quantitative Data Management, Analysis, and Visualization with Python course! In today's data-driven landscape, proficiency in Python has become indispensable for managing, analyzing, and visualizing quantitative data effectively. This course is meticulously designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to harness the power of Python for comprehensive data management, sophisticated analysis, and compelling visualization of quantitative datasets. Whether you're a data scientist, analyst, researcher, or student, mastering Python will empower you to tackle real-world data challenges and derive actionable insights from complex datasets.
Course Objectives:
- Proficiency in Python Programming: Develop proficiency in Python programming language fundamentals, including data types, data structures, functions, and libraries, to manipulate and manage quantitative data efficiently.
- Data Management Techniques: Learn advanced data management techniques in Python, such as data cleaning, preprocessing, merging, and reshaping, to ensure data quality and consistency.
- Statistical Analysis and Modeling: Explore a wide range of statistical analysis and modeling techniques in Python, including regression analysis, hypothesis testing, and machine learning algorithms, to extract meaningful insights and make data-driven decisions.
- Data Visualization: Master data visualization techniques in Python using libraries such as Matplotlib, Seaborn, and Plotly to create compelling visualizations that effectively communicate quantitative findings.
- Real-World Applications: Apply Python skills to real-world case studies and projects to gain practical experience and demonstrate proficiency in quantitative data management, analysis, and visualization.
Organization Benefits:
- Enhanced Data Analysis Capabilities: Equipping employees with Python skills enhances the organization's data analysis capabilities, enabling more sophisticated and comprehensive analysis of quantitative datasets.
- Increased Efficiency and Productivity: Python streamlines quantitative data management, analysis, and visualization processes, leading to increased efficiency, productivity, and reproducibility in research workflows.
- Improved Data Quality and Rigor: Python provides tools and libraries for ensuring data quality and rigor in quantitative analysis, including data validation, outlier detection, and sensitivity analysis.
- Facilitated Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing: Python facilitates collaboration and knowledge sharing among team members by enabling code sharing, version control, and reproducible research practices.
- Enhanced Decision-Making and Strategic Planning: Evidence-based decision-making and strategic planning are facilitated by Python's ability to generate insights from quantitative data, informing organizational strategies, policies, and initiatives.
Target Participants:
This course is suitable for professionals, researchers, and students across various disciplines who work with quantitative data and want to enhance their skills in data management, analysis, and visualization using Python. Target participants include data scientists, analysts, researchers, business professionals, academics, and anyone else interested in performing quantitative analysis using Python.
Course Outline:
- Introduction to Python Basics
- Overview of Python programming language and environment
- Introduction to basic Python syntax, data types, and data structures
- Case Study: Introduction to basic data manipulation tasks in Python
- Data Import and Cleaning in Python
- Importing data into Python from different sources (CSV, Excel, databases)
- Data cleaning and preprocessing techniques using Pandas library
- Case Study: Cleaning and preprocessing a dataset on customer demographics in Python
- Advanced Data Management Techniques in Python
- Merging, reshaping, and restructuring datasets using Pandas library
- Creating new variables and computing summary statistics
- Handling missing values and outliers
- Case Study: Merging survey data with demographic data in Python
- Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) in Python
- Generating summary statistics and frequency tables using Pandas library
- Creating graphical visualizations (histograms, box plots, scatter plots) using Matplotlib and Seaborn libraries
- Identifying patterns and trends in quantitative datasets
- Case Study: Conducting EDA on a dataset of retail sales transactions in Python
- Statistical Analysis and Modeling in Python
- Linear regression analysis using statsmodels library
- Hypothesis testing and confidence intervals
- Machine learning algorithms (e.g., decision trees, random forests) using scikit-learn library
- Case Study: Building a regression model to predict customer churn in Python
- Advanced Statistical Techniques in Python
- Logistic regression analysis using statsmodels and scikit-learn libraries
- Time series analysis using Pandas and statsmodels libraries
- Survival analysis using lifelines library
- Case Study: Conducting survival analysis on medical data in Python
- Data Visualization with Matplotlib and Seaborn
- Creating custom visualizations (e.g., bar plots, line plots, heatmaps) using Matplotlib and Seaborn libraries
- Customizing plot aesthetics and themes
- Interactive visualizations using Plotly library
- Case Study: Creating a comprehensive report with visualizations on sales performance using Python
- Advanced Data Visualization with Plotly
- Building interactive visualizations (e.g., interactive line plots, choropleth maps) using Plotly library
- Adding interactivity and customization to Plotly visualizations
- Creating dashboards and web applications with Plotly Dash
- Case Study: Building an interactive dashboard to explore financial data in Python
- Geographic Data Visualization with GeoPandas
- Introduction to GeoPandas library for geographic data analysis and visualization
- Plotting geographic data (e.g., points, lines, polygons) on maps
- Customizing map aesthetics and adding layers to maps
- Case Study: Visualizing spatial distribution of crime incidents on a map using GeoPandas
- Network Data Visualization with NetworkX
· Introduction to NetworkX library for network analysis and visualization
· Creating and visualizing networks (e.g., social networks, transportation networks)
· Analyzing network properties and centrality measures
· Case Study: Analyzing and visualizing social network connections using NetworkX
- Text Data Visualization with NLTK and WordCloud
· Introduction to Natural Language Toolkit (NLTK) library for text analysis
· Visualizing text data using word clouds
· Analyzing text sentiment and frequency of terms
· Case Study: Visualizing sentiment analysis results on customer reviews using NLTK and WordCloud
- Time Series Data Visualization with Plotly
· Plotting time series data (e.g., line plots, candlestick charts) using Plotly library
· Adding interactivity and annotations to time series plots
· Analyzing trends and seasonality in time series data
· Case Study: Visualizing stock price movements and trends using Plotly
- Dashboard Development with Dash
· Introduction to Dash framework for building interactive web applications
· Creating interactive dashboards with data visualizations and controls
· Customizing layout and appearance of Dash applications
· Case Study: Building a dynamic dashboard to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) using Dash
Essential Information
- Our courses are customizable to suit the specific needs of participants.
- Participants are required to have proficiency in the English language.
- Our training sessions feature comprehensive guidance through presentations, practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and collaborative group activities. Our facilitators boast extensive expertise, each with over a decade of experience.
- Upon fulfilling the training requirements, participants will receive a prestigious Global King Project Management certificate.
- Training sessions are conducted at various Global King Project Management Centers, including locations in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kigali, Dubai, Lagos, and others.
- Organizations sending more than two participants from the same entity are eligible for a generous 20% discount.
- The duration of our courses is adaptable, and the curriculum can be adjusted to accommodate any number of days.
- To ensure seamless preparation, payment is expected before the commencement of training, facilitated through the Global King Project Management account.
- For inquiries, reach out to us via email at [email protected] or by phone at +254 114 830 889.
- Additional amenities such as tablets and laptops are available upon request for an extra fee. The course fee for onsite training covers facilitation, training materials, two coffee breaks, a buffet lunch, and a certificate of successful completion. Participants are responsible for arranging and covering their travel expenses, including airport transfers, visa applications, dinners, health insurance, and any other personal expenses.
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