A Practical Guide To Artificial Intelligence And Data Analytics

Whether you are looking to prepare for AI/ML/Data Science job interviews or you are a beginner in the field of Data Science and AI, this book is designed for engineers and AI enthusiasts like you at all skill levels. Taking a different approach from a traditional textbook style of instruction, A Practical Guide to AI and Data Analytics touches on all of the fundamental topics you will need to understand deeper into machine learning and artificial intelligence research, literature, and practical applications with its four parts: Part I: Concept Instruction Part II: 8 Full-Length Case Studies Part III: 50+ Mixed Exercises Part IV: A Full-Length Assessment With an illustrative approach to instruction, worked examples, and case studies, this easy-to-understand book simplifies many of the AI and Data Analytics key concepts, leading to an improvement of AI/ML system design skills.

Whether you are looking to prepare for AI/ML/Data Science job interviews or you are a beginner in the field of Data Science and AI, this book is designed for engineers and AI enthusiasts like you at all skill levels. Taking a different approach from a traditional textbook style of instruction, A Practical Guide to AI and Data Analytics touches on all of the fundamental topics you will need to understand deeper into machine learning and artificial intelligence research, literature, and practical applications with its three parts: Part I: A Conceptual (and Visual) Illustration [topics including, but not limited to, are listed below] Fundamentals of Data Science The Data and Machine Learning Pipelines Data Preprocessing + Worked Data Preprocessing Strategy Data Visualization Python for Data Analysis Calculus & Linear Algebra Fundamentals Data Structures and Algorithms Exercises Machine Learning Models & Algorithms (kNN, Neural Networks, Hidden Markov Models, Ensemble Methods, etc.) Deep Learning for Computer Vision & NLP (CNNs, RNNs, etc.) Data Mining Model Deployment Time Series Data Analysis AI Systems in the Real-World Applications of Data Analysis Exercises Database Systems & Cloud Computing (with practical example) Functional Programming for Data Analytics Part II: 10 Full-Length Case Studies Case Study I: Sports Web Scraping Case Study II: NLP Textual Analysis Case Study III: Emergency Response Duration Analysis Case Study IV: MNIST Image Classification Case Study V: COVID-19 Statistical Data Analysis Case Study VI: COVID-19 Chest X-Ray Screening Case Study VII: Signal Strength Geospatial Analysis Case Study VIII: NYC Crash Accidents Data Analysis Case Study IX: Sales Forecasting Case Study X: Meteorite Landings Analysis Part III: A Full-Length Data Science and Analytics Skills Assessment (DSSA) With exercises that span a wide range of AI problems from different domains, from the economics and finance to transportation and medical industries, the DSSA aims to provide a comprehensive assessment to measure your understanding through cleverly-designed AI reasoning, problem-solving, and scenario-based exercises, whether you use it to enhance your understanding in the AI and Data Analytics field or use it to prepare for your AI/Data Analytics problem solving and system design interviews. Section I: 60 Multiple-Choice and Short-Answer Exercises Section II: 5 AI & Data Analytics Problem Solving and Coding Exercises Solutions to Sections I and II are included With an illustrative approach to instruction, worked examples, and case studies, this easy-to-understand book simplifies many of the AI and Data Analytics key concepts, leading to an improvement of AI/ML system design skills.

The third edition of this bestseller examines the principles of artificial intelligence and their application to engineering and science, as well as techniques for developing intelligent systems to solve practical problems. Covering the full spectrum of intelligent systems techniques, it incorporates knowledge-based systems, computational intelligence, and their hybrids. Using clear and concise language, Intelligent Systems for Engineers and Scientists, Third Edition features updates and improvements throughout all chapters. It includes expanded and separated chapters on genetic algorithms and single-candidate optimization techniques, while the chapter on neural networks now covers spiking networks and a range of recurrent networks. The book also provides extended coverage of fuzzy logic, including type-2 and fuzzy control systems. Example programs using rules and uncertainty are presented in an industry-standard format, so that you can run them yourself. The first part of the book describes key techniques of artificial intelligence—including rule-based systems, Bayesian updating, certainty theory, fuzzy logic (types 1 and 2), frames, objects, agents, symbolic learning, case-based reasoning, genetic algorithms, optimization algorithms, neural networks, hybrids, and the Lisp and Prolog languages. The second part describes a wide range of practical applications in interpretation and diagnosis, design and selection, planning, and control. The author provides sufficient detail to help you develop your own intelligent systems for real applications. Whether you are building intelligent systems or you simply want to know more about them, this book provides you with detailed and up-to-date guidance. Check out the significantly expanded set of free web-based resources that support the book at: http://www.adrianhopgood.com/aitoolkit/

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This book offers a practical guide to artificial intelligence (AI) techniques that are used in business. The book does not focus on AI models and algorithms, but instead provides an overview of the most popular and frequently used models in business. This allows the book to easily explain AI paradigms and concepts for business students and executives. Artificial Intelligence for Business is divided into six chapters. Chapter 1 begins with a brief introduction to AI and describes its relationship with machine learning, data science and big data analytics. Chapter 2 presents core machine learning workflow and the most effective machine learning techniques. Chapter 3 deals with deep learning, a popular technique for developing AI applications. Chapter 4 introduces recommendation engines for business and covers how to use them to be more competitive. Chapter 5 features natural language processing (NLP) for sentiment analysis focused on emotions. With the help of sentiment analysis, businesses can understand their customers better to improve their experience, which will help the businesses change their market position. Chapter 6 states potential business prospects of AI and the benefits that companies can realize by implementing AI in their processes.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning are now mainstream business tools. They are being applied across many industries to increase profits, reduce costs, save lives and improve customer experiences. Organizations which understand these tools and know how to use them are benefiting at the expense of their rivals. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Business cuts through the hype and technical jargon that is often associated with these subjects. It delivers a simple and concise introduction for managers and business people. The focus is very much on practical application and how to work with technical specialists (data scientists) to maximize the benefits of these technologies. This third edition has been substantially revised and updated. It contains several new chapters and covers a broader set of topics than before, but retains the no-nonsense style of the original.

Praise for the First Edition “...a well-written book on data analysis and data mining that provides an excellent foundation...” —CHOICE “This is a must-read book for learning practical statistics and data analysis...” —Computing Reviews.com A proven go-to guide for data analysis, Making Sense of Data I: A Practical Guide to Exploratory Data Analysis and Data Mining, Second Edition focuses on basic data analysis approaches that are necessary to make timely and accurate decisions in a diverse range of projects. Based on the authors’ practical experience in implementing data analysis and data mining, the new edition provides clear explanations that guide readers from almost every field of study. In order to facilitate the needed steps when handling a data analysis or data mining project, a step-by-step approach aids professionals in carefully analyzing data and implementing results, leading to the development of smarter business decisions. The tools to summarize and interpret data in order to master data analysis are integrated throughout, and the Second Edition also features: Updated exercises for both manual and computer-aided implementation with accompanying worked examples New appendices with coverage on the freely available TraceisTM software, including tutorials using data from a variety of disciplines such as the social sciences, engineering, and finance New topical coverage on multiple linear regression and logistic regression to provide a range of widely used and transparent approaches Additional real-world examples of data preparation to establish a practical background for making decisions from data Making Sense of Data I: A Practical Guide to Exploratory Data Analysis and Data Mining, Second Edition is an excellent reference for researchers and professionals who need to achieve effective decision making from data. The Second Edition is also an ideal textbook for undergraduate and graduate-level courses in data analysis and data mining and is appropriate for cross-disciplinary courses found within computer science and engineering departments.