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1m Oktober 1968 trafen Klinikchefs mit Spezialisten aus dem Bereich der Hoch- schulen und der Computer-lndustrie in Reinhartshausen zusammen, urn innerhalb der raschen Entwicklung der sogenannten zweiten technischen Revolution den Trend der modernen Medizin aufzusptiren. Ais Diskussionsgrundlage dienten ausgewillllte Refe- rate. Ein tiberblick tiber den Verlauf dieser Tagung Ui.l3t es niitzlich erscheinen, die Thematik einem grol3eren Kreis zugiinglich zu machen. So haben wir uns entschlossen, die Manuskripte der Autoren zu einem Werk zusammenzuschliel3en. Die technischen Grundlagen der elektronischen Datenverarbeitung sollen dabei allerdings unbertick- sichtigt bleiben. Die Durchsicht der Beitrage mag den Eindruck erwecken, dal3 anscheinend bereits zurtickliegende Entwicklungsphasen mit phantasievollen Forderungen an die Zukunft inhomogen zusammengestellt seien. Aber es kommt uns darauf an, in der bestaunens- wert en Schnelligkeit, mit der sich eine elektronische Informationsverarbeitung - oder besser formuliert - die moderne Wissenschaft der Informatik vollzieht, den gegen- wartigen Zustand in der Medizin aufzuzeigen und in ihm an den Einzelheiten die Ten- denzen darzustellen, die sich bald aus den ursprtinglichen mechanischen Formen der Erfassung und Verarbeitung von Daten, bald aus dem Bild der Zukunft deutlicher ab- zeichnen. Wir hegen die Hoffnung, dal3 auf dieser Basis sich pragende Konzeptionen fUr die Gestaltung der Zukunft ergeben. Herrn Kollegen NORBERT EICHENSEHER danken wir fUr seine wertvolle Unter- stiltzung bei den Korrekturen und der Abfassung des Sachverzeichnisses.

Als Stahl bezeichnet man heute alle Eisenlegierungen - mit Ausnahme der nicht schmiedbaren hochkohlenstoffhaltigen Gu sorten wie Grauguli, Hartguf und Ternperguf - ohne Riicksichr auf ihre Eigenschaften. Friiher wurde als wesentliches Merkmal des Stahles die Hartbarkeit angesehen. Es gibt aber eine ganze Reihe von Stahlen, die sich nicht harten lassen, die durch das Abschrecken aus hohen Temperaturen im Gegenteil sogar weicher, zaher werden. Edelstdble werden vielfach solche Stahle genannt, die au er mit Kohlenstoff auch noch mit anderen Grundstoffen, z. B. mit Chrom, Nickel, Wolfram, Vanadin usw. legiert sind. Diese Begriffsbestim- mung ist jedoch nicht erschopfend und auch anfechtbar, Denn man wird einen reinen Kohlenstoffstahl, der sorgfaltig erzeugt und auf dem ganzen Wege der Herstellung - vom Gu bis zum Versand - immer wieder gewissenhaft gepriift worden ist, zweifellos auch zu den Edelstahlen rechnen miissen. Andererseits enthalten manchmal Massenstahle - auch als unbeabsichtigte Verunreinigungen - ge- wisse Mengen von Legierungselementen. Das Richtige wird man treffen, wenn man die bei den grofsen Hiittenwerken in grofien Mengen erzeugten billigen Stahle als .Mas- senstahle bezeichnet, die von einem Edelstahlwerk mit Sorgfalt und unter scharfster Kontrolle hergestellten Stahle dagegen als Edelstahle. Die billigen Massenstahle werden meistens nach Festigkeit ver- kauft, die Edelstahle dagegen nach dem Verwendungszweck und unter einer Markenbezeichnung.

Use modern Python libraries such as pandas, NumPy, and scikit-learn and popular machine learning and deep learning methods to solve financial modeling problems Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in the PDF format Key Features Explore unique recipes for financial data processing and analysis with Python Apply classical and machine learning approaches to financial time series analysis Calculate various technical analysis indicators and backtesting backtest trading strategies Book DescriptionPython is one of the most popular programming languages in the financial industry, with a huge collection of accompanying libraries. In this new edition of the Python for Finance Cookbook, you will explore classical quantitative finance approaches to data modeling, such as GARCH, CAPM, factor models, as well as modern machine learning and deep learning solutions. You will use popular Python libraries that, in a few lines of code, provide the means to quickly process, analyze, and draw conclusions from financial data. In this new edition, more emphasis was put on exploratory data analysis to help you visualize and better understand financial data. While doing so, you will also learn how to use Streamlit to create elegant, interactive web applications to present the results of technical analyses. Using the recipes in this book, you will become proficient in financial data analysis, be it for personal or professional projects. You will also understand which potential issues to expect with such analyses and, more importantly, how to overcome them. What you will learn Preprocess, analyze, and visualize financial data Explore time series modeling with statistical (exponential smoothing, ARIMA) and machine learning models Uncover advanced time series forecasting algorithms such as Meta's Prophet Use Monte Carlo simulations for derivatives valuation and risk assessment Explore volatility modeling using univariate and multivariate GARCH models Investigate various approaches to asset allocation Learn how to approach ML-projects using an example of default prediction Explore modern deep learning models such as Google's TabNet, Amazon's DeepAR and NeuralProphet Who this book is forThis book is intended for financial analysts, data analysts and scientists, and Python developers with a familiarity with financial concepts. You'll learn how to correctly use advanced approaches for analysis, avoid potential pitfalls and common mistakes, and reach correct conclusions for a broad range of finance problems. Working knowledge of the Python programming language (particularly libraries such as pandas and NumPy) is necessary.

Oberlegungen iiber die Automatisierung der Verwaltungstatigkeit in indu striellen Unternehmungen lie en vermuten, daB die verschiedenartigen ein zelnen Arbeiten auf eine gleichartige Grundfunktion zuriickgefiihrt werden konnen. Zu dieser Fragestellung gab Herr Professor Dr. Dr. Beste dankens werterweise die Anregung, die Untersuchung in der vorliegenden allgemei nen Fassung durchzufiihren. Der Verfasser hat sich bemiiht, in mehrjahriger praktischer Tatigkeit die dargestellten theoretischen Erkenntnisse aus den in der industriellen Praxis vorgefundenen Gegebenheiten heraus zu entwickeln. Bei der Durchsprache einzelner Probleme erhielt der Verfasser dariiber hin aus von Herrn Professor Dr. Dr. Beste und Herrn Professor Dr. von Kortz fleisch wertvolle Anregungen, fUr die er auch an dieser Stelle seinen beson deren Dank aussprechen mochte. Die Arbeit wurde im Rahmen des Industrieseminars der Universitat Koln angefertigt. Essen, den 1. November 1962 INHALT Seite 5 Vorwort I. Begriffe und Bereich einer betriebswirtschaftlichen Untersuchung uber die Information in der industriellen Unternehmung . . . . . . . 9 A. Unterschiedliche Produktivit1it bei der Materialverarbeitung und der Informationsverarbeitung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 B. Zum Wesen der Information als Tatigkeitsgegenstand in der industriellen Unternehmung und zur Kommunikation . . . . . . . 12 C. Bereich und Ziele der Untersuchung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 II. Die Grundbausteine der Information und ihrer Verarbeitung . . . 17 A. Die elementare Struktur der Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 1. Der formale Gehalt der Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 2. Der informative Gehalt cler Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 3. Die betriebswirtschaftliche MaBeinheit der Information . . . . . . . 26 B. Die elementaren Kommunikationswege . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 1. Die vertikale und die horizontale Anordnung der Kommunikationswege . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 2. Das geschlossene Kommunikationssystem als grundsatzliche or- nisatorische Struktur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 C. Die elementaren Verarbeitungsvorgange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ."

In dem Standardwerk der Informationsverarbeitung werden nicht nur die elektroakustischen und nachrichtentechnischen Grundlagen dargestellt, auch die Sprache als menschliche Kommunikationsform wird aus linguistischer und physiologischer Perspektive beschrieben. Berucksichtigt wird dabei neben der Theorie stets die Anwendung auf dem neuesten Stand der Technik. Die 2.Auflage bietet neue Abschnitte zu den Grundzugen der Signalanalyse und zu Sprachdialogsystemen. Audiobeispiele und multimediale Vortragselemente zum Download auf extras.springer.com.

Die Absicht, ein Buch iiber Programmieren von Ziffernrechenanlagen zu schreiben, entstand auf Grund einer Vorlesung gleichen Titels, die ich seit nunmehr sieben Jahren an der Technischen Hochschule Wien halte. Ich hatte dabei bemerkt, daB das Interesse fiir die Programmierung von Ziffernrechnern immer weitere Kreise zieht und daB es moglich ist, dieses Interesse aus einem einheitlichen Gesichtswinkel zu befriedigen. Der Zugang zur Kenntnis des Programmierens erfolgt heute iiblicher- weise mit Hille der Mathematischen Verfahrenstechnik oder von seiten der Administrativen Automation, oder schlieBlich iiber die mit tech- nischen Einzelheiten vermengte Beschreibung spezieller Maschinen. Ich bin nun der Meinung, daB man ein Buch iiber Programmieren schreiben kann, ohne auf Einzelheiten der Mathematischen Verfahrenstechnik und der Biiroautomation oder auf technische Eigenschaften spezieller Ma- schinen eingehen zu miissen, und ohne damit jewells einem Tell der Leser das Verstandnis zu erschweren. Was nach Fortlassung der ge- nannten Gebiete bleibt, ist nicht ein trockener, unverstandlicher Rest, sondern der Inbegriff aller fiir das Programmieren wesentlichen Prin- zipien. Sowohl der Naturwissenschaftler als auch der Verwaltungsfach- mann, der diese Prinzipien erfaBt hat, wird jederzeit in der Lage sein, sie seinen besonderen Aufgaben dienstbar zu machen. Kapitel A solI zeigen, welchen Platz der Rechenautomat unter den technischen Errungenschaften einnimmt und wie er dorthin gelangt ist. Besonderes Anliegen ist mir hier der geschichtliche Uberblick, well einer- seits die deutschsprachigen Biicher auf diesem Gebiet kaum historische Angaben enthalten und andererseits die anglo-amerikanische Literatur die kontinentaleuropaische Entwicklung iibergeht. - Kapitel B enthalt die Beschreibung einer gedachten Maschine TElCO in allen Einzelheiten.

Save time analyzing volumes of data using best practices to extract, model, and create insights from your data Key Features Master best practices in data modeling with Tableau Prep Builder and Tableau Desktop Apply Tableau Server and Cloud to create and extend data models Build organizational data models based on data and content governance best practices Book DescriptionTableau is unlike most other BI platforms that have a single data modeling tool and enterprise data model (for example, LookML from Google's Looker). That doesn't mean Tableau doesn't have enterprise data governance; it is both robust and very flexible. This book will help you build a data-driven organization with the proper use of Tableau governance models. Data Modeling with Tableau is an extensive guide, complete with step-by-step explanations of essential concepts, practical examples, and hands-on exercises. As you progress through the chapters, you will learn the role that Tableau Prep Builder and Tableau Desktop each play in data modeling. You'll also explore the components of Tableau Server and Cloud that make data modeling more robust, secure, and performant. Moreover, by extending data models for Ask and Explain Data, you'll gain the knowledge required to extend analytics to more people in their organizations, leading to better data-driven decisions. Finally, this book will get into the entire Tableau stack and get the techniques required to build the right level of governance into Tableau data models for the right use cases. By the end of this Tableau book, you'll have a firm understanding of how to leverage data modeling in Tableau to benefit your organization. What you will learn Showcase Tableau published data sources and embedded connections Apply Ask Data in data cataloging and natural language query Exhibit features of Tableau Prep Builder with hands-on exercises Model data with Tableau Desktop through examples Formulate a governed data strategy using Tableau Server and Cloud Optimize data models for Ask and Explain Data Who this book is forThis book is for data analysts and business analysts who are looking to expand their data skills, offering a broad foundation to build better data models in Tableau for easier analysis and better query performance. It will also benefit individuals responsible for making trusted and secure data available to their organization through Tableau, such as data stewards and others who work to take enterprise data and make it more accessible to business analysts.

Accelerate your journey to smarter decision making by mastering the fundamentals of data literacy and developing the mindset to work confidently with data Key Features Get a solid grasp of data literacy fundamentals to support your next steps in your career Learn how to work with data and extract meaningful insights to take the right actions Apply your knowledge to real-world business intelligence projects Book DescriptionData is more than a mere commodity in our digital world. It is the ebb and flow of our modern existence. Individuals, teams, and enterprises working with data can unlock a new realm of possibilities. And the resultant agility, growth, and inevitable success have one origin-data literacy. This comprehensive guide is written by two data literacy pioneers, each with a thorough footprint within the data and analytics commercial world and lectures at top universities in the US and the Netherlands. Complete with best practices, practical models, and real-world examples, Data Literacy in Practice will help you start making your data work for you by building your understanding of data literacy basics and accelerating your journey to independently uncovering insights. You'll learn the four-pillar model that underpins all data and analytics and explore concepts such as measuring data quality, setting up a pragmatic data management environment, choosing the right graphs for your readers, and questioning your insights. By the end of the book, you'll be equipped with a combination of skills and mindset as well as with tools and frameworks that will allow you to find insights and meaning within your data for data-informed decision making. What you will learn Start your data literacy journey with simple and actionable steps Apply the four-pillar model for organizations to transform data into insights Discover which skills you need to work confidently with data Visualize data and create compelling visual data stories Measure, improve, and leverage your data to meet organizational goals Master the process of drawing insights, ask critical questions and action your insights Discover the right steps to take when you analyze insights Who this book is forThis book is for data analysts, data professionals, and data teams starting or wanting to accelerate their data literacy journey. If you're looking to develop the skills and mindset you need to work independently with data, as well as a solid knowledge base of the tools and frameworks, you'll find this book useful.

Build real-world time series forecasting systems which scale to millions of time series by applying modern machine learning and deep learning concepts Key Features Explore industry-tested machine learning techniques used to forecast millions of time series Get started with the revolutionary paradigm of global forecasting models Get to grips with new concepts by applying them to real-world datasets of energy forecasting Book DescriptionWe live in a serendipitous era where the explosion in the quantum of data collected and a renewed interest in data-driven techniques such as machine learning (ML), has changed the landscape of analytics, and with it, time series forecasting. This book, filled with industry-tested tips and tricks, takes you beyond commonly used classical statistical methods such as ARIMA and introduces to you the latest techniques from the world of ML. This is a comprehensive guide to analyzing, visualizing, and creating state-of-the-art forecasting systems, complete with common topics such as ML and deep learning (DL) as well as rarely touched-upon topics such as global forecasting models, cross-validation strategies, and forecast metrics. You'll begin by exploring the basics of data handling, data visualization, and classical statistical methods before moving on to ML and DL models for time series forecasting. This book takes you on a hands-on journey in which you'll develop state-of-the-art ML (linear regression to gradient-boosted trees) and DL (feed-forward neural networks, LSTMs, and transformers) models on a real-world dataset along with exploring practical topics such as interpretability. By the end of this book, you'll be able to build world-class time series forecasting systems and tackle problems in the real world. What you will learn Find out how to manipulate and visualize time series data like a pro Set strong baselines with popular models such as ARIMA Discover how time series forecasting can be cast as regression Engineer features for machine learning models for forecasting Explore the exciting world of ensembling and stacking models Get to grips with the global forecasting paradigm Understand and apply state-of-the-art DL models such as N-BEATS and Autoformer Explore multi-step forecasting and cross-validation strategies Who this book is forThe book is for data scientists, data analysts, machine learning engineers, and Python developers who want to build industry-ready time series models. Since the book explains most concepts from the ground up, basic proficiency in Python is all you need. Prior understanding of machine learning or forecasting will help speed up your learning. For experienced machine learning and forecasting practitioners, this book has a lot to offer in terms of advanced techniques and traversing the latest research frontiers in time series forecasting.

Vehicular traffic congestion and accidents remain universal issues in today's world. Due to the continued growth in the use of vehicles, optimizing traffic management operations is an immense challenge. To reduce the number of traffic accidents, improve the performance of transportation systems, enhance road safety, and protect the environment, vehicular ad-hoc networks have been introduced. Current developments in wireless communication, computing paradigms, big data, and cloud computing enable the enhancement of these networks, equipped with wireless communication capabilities and high-performance processing tools. Cloud-Based Big Data Analytics in Vehicular Ad-Hoc Networks is a pivotal reference source that provides vital research on cloud and data analytic applications in intelligent transportation systems. While highlighting topics such as location routing, accident detection, and data warehousing, this publication addresses future challenges in vehicular ad-hoc networks and presents viable solutions. This book is ideally designed for researchers, computer scientists, engineers, automobile industry professionals, IT practitioners, academicians, and students seeking current research on cloud computing models in vehicular networks.

Even though many data analytics tools have been developed in the past years, their usage in the field of cyber twin warrants new approaches that consider various aspects including unified data representation, zero-day attack detection, data sharing across threat detection systems, real-time analysis, sampling, dimensionality reduction, resource-constrained data processing, and time series analysis for anomaly detection. Further study is required to fully understand the opportunities, benefits, and difficulties of data analytics and the internet of things in today's modern world. New Approaches to Data Analytics and Internet of Things Through Digital Twin considers how data analytics and the internet of things can be used successfully within the field of digital twin as well as the potential future directions of these technologies. Covering key topics such as edge networks, deep learning, intelligent data analytics, and knowledge discovery, this reference work is ideal for computer scientists, industry professionals, researchers, scholars, practitioners, academicians, instructors, and students.

Take your first steps to becoming a fully qualified data analyst by learning how to explore complex datasets Key Features Master each concept through practical exercises and activities Discover various statistical techniques to analyze your data Implement everything you've learned on a real-world case study to uncover valuable insights Book DescriptionEvery day, businesses operate around the clock, and a huge amount of data is generated at a rapid pace. This book helps you analyze this data and identify key patterns and behaviors that can help you and your business understand your customers at a deep, fundamental level. SQL for Data Analytics, Third Edition is a great way to get started with data analysis, showing how to effectively sort and process information from raw data, even without any prior experience. You will begin by learning how to form hypotheses and generate descriptive statistics that can provide key insights into your existing data. As you progress, you will learn how to write SQL queries to aggregate, calculate, and combine SQL data from sources outside of your current dataset. You will also discover how to work with advanced data types, like JSON. By exploring advanced techniques, such as geospatial analysis and text analysis, you will be able to understand your business at a deeper level. Finally, the book lets you in on the secret to getting information faster and more effectively by using advanced techniques like profiling and automation. By the end of this book, you will be proficient in the efficient application of SQL techniques in everyday business scenarios and looking at data with the critical eye of analytics professional. What you will learn Use SQL to clean, prepare, and combine different datasets Aggregate basic statistics using GROUP BY clauses Perform advanced statistical calculations using a WINDOW function Import data into a database to combine with other tables Export SQL query results into various sources Analyze special data types in SQL, including geospatial, date/time, and JSON data Optimize queries and automate tasks Think about data problems and find answers using SQL Who this book is forIf you're a database engineer looking to transition into analytics or a backend engineer who wants to develop a deeper understanding of production data and gain practical SQL knowledge, you will find this book useful. This book is also ideal for data scientists or business analysts who want to improve their data analytics skills using SQL. Basic familiarity with SQL (such as basic SELECT, WHERE, and GROUP BY clauses) as well as a good understanding of linear algebra, statistics, and PostgreSQL 14 are necessary to make the most of this SQL data analytics book.

Data is an increasingly important business asset and enabler for organisational activities. Data quality is a key aspect of data management and failure to understand it increases organisational risk and decreases efficiency and profitability. This book explains data quality management in practical terms, focusing on three key areas - the nature of data in enterprises, the purpose and scope of data quality management, and implementing a data quality management system, in line with ISO 8000-61.

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Elementary Statistics: A Guide to Data Analysis Using R provides students with an introduction to both the field of statistics and R, one of the most widely used languages for statistical computing, analysis, and graphing in a variety of fields, including the sciences, finance, banking, health care, e-commerce, and marketing. Part I provides an overview of both statistics and R. Part II focuses on descriptive statistics and probability. In Part III, students learn about discrete and continuous probability distributions with chapters addressing probability distributions, binominal probability distributions, and normal probability distributions. Part IV speaks to statistical inference with content covering confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, chi-square tests and F-distributions. The final part explores additional statistical inference and assumptions, including correlation, regression, and nonparametric statistics. Helpful appendices provide students with an index of terminology, an index of applications, a glossary of symbols, and a guide to the most common R commands. Elementary Statistics is an ideal resource for introductory courses in undergraduate statistics, graduate statistics, and data analysis across the disciplines.

Process tabular data and build high-performance query engines on modern CPUs and GPUs using Apache Arrow, a standardized language-independent memory format, for optimal performance Key Features Learn about Apache Arrow's data types and interoperability with pandas and Parquet Work with Apache Arrow Flight RPC, Compute, and Dataset APIs to produce and consume tabular data Reviewed, contributed, and supported by Dremio, the co-creator of Apache Arrow Book DescriptionApache Arrow is designed to accelerate analytics and allow the exchange of data across big data systems easily. In-Memory Analytics with Apache Arrow begins with a quick overview of the Apache Arrow format, before moving on to helping you to understand Arrow's versatility and benefits as you walk through a variety of real-world use cases. You'll cover key tasks such as enhancing data science workflows with Arrow, using Arrow and Apache Parquet with Apache Spark and Jupyter for better performance and hassle-free data translation, as well as working with Perspective, an open source interactive graphical and tabular analysis tool for browsers. As you advance, you'll explore the different data interchange and storage formats and become well-versed with the relationships between Arrow, Parquet, Feather, Protobuf, Flatbuffers, JSON, and CSV. In addition to understanding the basic structure of the Arrow Flight and Flight SQL protocols, you'll learn about Dremio's usage of Apache Arrow to enhance SQL analytics and discover how Arrow can be used in web-based browser apps. Finally, you'll get to grips with the upcoming features of Arrow to help you stay ahead of the curve. By the end of this book, you will have all the building blocks to create useful, efficient, and powerful analytical services and utilities with Apache Arrow. What you will learn Use Apache Arrow libraries to access data files both locally and in the cloud Understand the zero-copy elements of the Apache Arrow format Improve read performance by memory-mapping files with Apache Arrow Produce or consume Apache Arrow data efficiently using a C API Use the Apache Arrow Compute APIs to perform complex operations Create Arrow Flight servers and clients for transferring data quickly Build the Arrow libraries locally and contribute back to the community Who this book is forThis book is for developers, data analysts, and data scientists looking to explore the capabilities of Apache Arrow from the ground up. This book will also be useful for any engineers who are working on building utilities for data analytics and query engines, or otherwise working with tabular data, regardless of the programming language. Some familiarity with basic concepts of data analysis will help you to get the most out of this book but isn't required. Code examples are provided in the C++, Go, and Python programming languages.

Learn the fundamentals of data science with Python by analyzing real datasets and solving problems using pandas Key Features * Learn how to apply data retrieval, transformation, visualization, and modeling techniques using pandas * Become highly efficient in unlocking deeper insights from your data, including databases, web data, and more * Build your experience and confidence with hands-on exercises and activities Book Description The Pandas Workshop will teach you how to be more productive with data and generate real business insights to inform your decision-making. You will be guided through real-world data science problems and shown how to apply key techniques in the context of realistic examples and exercises. Engaging activities will then challenge you to apply your new skills in a way that prepares you for real data science projects. You'll see how experienced data scientists tackle a wide range of problems using data analysis with pandas. Unlike other Python books, which focus on theory and spend too long on dry, technical explanations, this workshop is designed to quickly get you to write clean code and build your understanding through hands-on practice. As you work through this Python pandas book, you'll tackle various real-world scenarios, such as using an air quality dataset to understand the pattern of nitrogen dioxide emissions in a city, as well as analyzing transportation data to improve bus transportation services. By the end of this data analytics book, you'll have the knowledge, skills, and confidence you need to solve your own challenging data science problems with pandas. What you will learn * Access and load data from different sources using pandas * Work with a range of data types and structures to understand your data * Perform data transformation to prepare it for analysis * Use Matplotlib for data visualization to create a variety of plots * Create data models to find relationships and test hypotheses * Manipulate time-series data to perform date-time calculations * Optimize your code to ensure more efficient business data analysis Who This Book Is For This data analysis book is for anyone with prior experience working with the Python programming language who wants to learn the fundamentals of data analysis with pandas. Previous knowledge of pandas is not necessary.

Plan, design, develop, and manage robust Power BI solutions to generate meaningful insights and make data-driven decisions. Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in the PDF format. Key Features Master the latest dashboarding and reporting features of Microsoft Power BI Combine data from multiple sources, create stunning visualizations and publish Power BI apps to thousands of users Get the most out of Microsoft Power BI with real-world use cases and examples Book DescriptionMastering Microsoft Power BI, Second Edition, provides an advanced understanding of Power BI to get the most out of your data and maximize business intelligence. This updated edition walks through each essential phase and component of Power BI, and explores the latest, most impactful Power BI features. Using best practices and working code examples, you will connect to data sources, shape and enhance source data, and develop analytical data models. You will also learn how to apply custom visuals, implement new DAX commands and paginated SSRS-style reports, manage application workspaces and metadata, and understand how content can be staged and securely distributed via Power BI apps. Furthermore, you will explore top report and interactive dashboard design practices using features such as bookmarks and the Power KPI visual, alongside the latest capabilities of Power BI mobile applications and self-service BI techniques. Additionally, important management and administration topics are covered, including application lifecycle management via Power BI pipelines, the on-premises data gateway, and Power BI Premium capacity. By the end of this Power BI book, you will be confident in creating sustainable and impactful charts, tables, reports, and dashboards with any kind of data using Microsoft Power BI. What you will learn Build efficient data retrieval and transformation processes with the Power Query M language and dataflows Design scalable, user-friendly DirectQuery, import, and composite data models Create basic and advanced DAX measures Add ArcGIS Maps to create interesting data stories Build pixel-perfect paginated reports Discover the capabilities of Power BI mobile applications Manage and monitor a Power BI environment as a Power BI administrator Scale up a Power BI solution for an enterprise via Power BI Premium capacity Who this book is forBusiness Intelligence professionals and intermediate Power BI users looking to master Power BI for all their data visualization and dashboarding needs will find this book useful. An understanding of basic BI concepts is required and some familiarity with Microsoft Power BI will be helpful to make the most out of this book.