Tag: Statistics
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Statistics and Data Visualisation in Python – Translation to Chinese
I am ecstatic to hear that my book “Statistics and Data Visualisation with Python” will be translated into Chinese with an estimated timeline of 24 months. Thanks to Taylor & Francis Group and in particular to Randi Slack for their support. For more information about the book look at the page here, and for my…
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Statistics and Data Visualisation with Python – Published
Yay! The wait is over… my “Statistics and Data Visualisation with Python” book is finally a real object in the world. Here it is, in my hands! Looks a bit thicker than my other books! I hope readers enjoy the StarTrek, Battlestar Galactica, and other sci-fi references. I have been asked about the figure in the…
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Stats and Data Viz – Book Cover
I am very excited to see the approved cover of my most recent book “Statistics and Data Visualisation with Python“. The use of a Jackalope continues to be a theme and in this case it it a figure that is used in Chapter 8 where we explore the creation of a number of useful charts…
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Statistics and Data Visualisation with Python – Final Draft
I am very pleased to announce that the final draft of my book “Statistics and Data Science with Python” has been completed. It has been a pleasure to write and use examples referencing some of my favourite SciFi characters, from StarTrek to Battle Star Galactica and more. The book covers builds from the ground up…
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Statistics and Data Visualisation with Python – First Chapter Done
As you know I am writing a new book. This time it is a book about statistics and data visualisation using Python as the main language to analyse data. It was thinking that I was a bit behind with my plan for the book, but I managed to surprise myself by being bang on time…
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Statistics and Data Visualisation with Python
Right!!! It is early December and this post has been in the inkwell for a few months now. Earlier in the year I received the comments and suggestions from reviewers and the final approval from the excellent team at CRC Press for my 4th book. After a few weeks of frank procrastination and a few…
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Let there be light: Florence Nightingale
This year, 2020, the word Nightingale has acquired new connotations. It is no longer just a word to refer to a passerine bird with beautiful and powerful birdsong, it is the name that NHS England has given to the temporary hospitals set up for the COVID-19 pandemic. In normal circumstances it is indeed a very…
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Python overtakes R – Reblog
Python overtakes R – Reblog
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Languages for Data Science
Very often the question about what programming language is best for data science work. The answer may depend on who you ask, there are many options out there and they all have their advantages and disadvantages. Here are some thoughts from Peter Gleeson on this matter: While there is no correct answer, there are several…
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