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Data Visualization with Python

Learn Python programming for data analysis and visualization. Transform raw data into beautiful visuals conveying meaningful insights.

(DATA-VIS-PYTHON.AJ2) / ISBN : 978-1-64459-434-6
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About This Course

Data Visualization with Python is a training course that equips you with the skills to transform raw data into compelling, interactive visualizations and insights. The comprehensive course comes with interactive learning features like flashcards, quizzes, video tutorials, and hands-on Labs to make learning a fun experience for you. You’ll learn the fundamentals of data visualization with Python, including plotting with pandas and seaborn. By the end course, you’ll be able to communicate insights effectively and make data-driven decisions.

Skills You’ll Get

  • Expertise in data manipulation using pandas for data cleaning, filtering, and transformation
  • Visualization with the use of libraries like matplotlib and seaborn for creating various static plot types 
  • Building interactive plots that allow dynamic exploration with Altair library
  • Ability to communicate insights and trends effectively through visualizations
  • Knowledge of global insights and summary statistics to represent overall trends and key metrics
  • Geographical data visualization with Choropleth maps and other techniques 
  • Expertise in handling temporal data visualizing time-series 
  • Awareness of common pitfalls and guidelines for creating effective visualizations

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1

Introduction

  • About
  • About the Course
2

Introduction to Visualization with Python – Basic and Customized Plotting

  • Introduction
  • Handling Data with pandas DataFrame
  • Plotting with pandas and seaborn
  • Tweaking Plot Parameters
  • Summary
3

Static Visualization – Global Patterns and Summary Statistics

  • Introduction
  • Creating Plots that Present Global Patterns in Data
  • Creating Plots That Present Summary Statistics of Your Data
  • Summary
4

From Static to Interactive Visualization

  • Introduction
  • Static versus Interactive Visualization
  • Applications of Interactive Data Visualizations
  • Getting Started with Interactive Data Visualizations
  • Summary
5

Interactive Visualization of Data across Strata

  • Introduction
  • Interactive Scatter Plots
  • Other Interactive Plots in altair
  • Summary
6

Interactive Visualization of Data across Time

  • Introduction
  • Temporal Data
  • Types of Temporal Data
  • Understanding the Relation between Temporal Data and Time-Series Data
  • Examples of Domains That Use Temporal Data
  • Visualization of Temporal Data
  • Choosing the Right Aggregation Level for Temporal Data
  • Resampling in Temporal Data
  • Interactive Temporal Visualization
  • Summary
7

Interactive Visualization of Geographical Data

  • Introduction
  • Choropleth Maps
  • Plots on Geographical Maps
  • Summary
8

Avoiding Common Pitfalls to Create Interactive Visualizations

  • Introduction
  • Data Formatting and Interpretation
  • Data Visualization
  • Cheat Sheet for the Visualization Process
  • Summary
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Appendix A: Data Structures, Strings, and Numpy

1

Introduction to Visualization with Python – Basic and Customized Plotting

  • Creating a User-defined Function
  • Applying the ceil() Function on a DataFrame Column
  • Adding a Column to a DataFrame
  • Applying the describe() Function
  • Viewing Data from Dataset
  • Deleting Columns from a DataFrame
  • Reading Data from a File
  • Creating a Bar Plot and Calculating the Mean Growth Rate Distribution
  • Creating Bar Plot Grouped by a Specific Feature
  • Plotting a Histogram
  • Tweaking the Plot Parameters of a Grouped Bar Plot
  • Annotating a Bar Chart
2

Static Visualization – Global Patterns and Summary Statistics

  • Presenting Data across Time with Multiple Line Plots
  • Creating a Static Line Plot
  • Creating a Static Hexagonal Binning Plot
  • Creating a Static Scatter Chart
  • Creating a Static Contour Plot
  • Creating a Static Heatmap
  • Creating a Linkage in a Static Heatmap
  • Creating a Static Box Plot
  • Creating a Static Violin Plot
3

From Static to Interactive Visualization

  • Creating the Base Static Plot for Interactive Data Visualization
  • Adding a Slider to the Static Plot
  • Adding a Hover Tool to a Scatter Plot Using bokeh
  • Creating an Interactive Scatter Plot
  • Using the merge() function
4

Interactive Visualization of Data across Strata

  • Adding Zoom-In and Zoom-Out to a Static Scatter Plot Using altair
  • Adding Hover and Tooltip Functionality to a Scatter Plot Using altair
  • Exploring Select and Highlight Functionality on a Scatter Plot Using altair
  • Performing Selection across Multiple Plots
  • Performing a Selection Based on the Values of a Feature
  • Adding the Zoom Feature and Calculating the Mean on a Static Bar Plot
  • Representing the Mean on a Bar Plot using a Shortcut
  • Linking a Bar Plot and a Heatmap Dynamically
  • Adding a Zoom Feature on a Static Heatmap
  • Creating a Bar Plot and a Heatmap Next to Each Other
5

Interactive Visualization of Data across Time

  • Calculating zscore to Find Outliers in Temporal Data
  • Performing Upsampling and Downsampling in Temporal Data
  • Using shift and tshift to Shift Time in Data
  • Adding Zoom-in and Zoom-out Functionality on a Line Plot Using Bokeh
  • Adding Interactivity to Static Line Plots using Bokeh
  • Changing the Line Color and Width on a Line Plot
  • Adding Box Annotations to Find Anomalies in a Dataset
6

Interactive Visualization of Geographical Data

  • Creating a Worldwide Choropleth Map
  • Tweaking a Worldwide Choropleth Map
  • Adding Animation to a Choropleth Map
  • Creating a Choropleth Map for the US Population across States
  • Creating a Scatter Plot on a Geographical Map
  • Creating a Bubble Plot on a Geographical Map
  • Creating Line Plots on a Geographical Map
7

Avoiding Common Pitfalls to Create Interactive Visualizations

  • Visualizing Outliers in a Dataset with a Box Plot
  • Dealing with Outliers
  • Dealing with Missing Values
  • Creating a Confusing Visualization

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There are many reasons to explain why you should learn data visualization, we have listed a few here:

  • It is a powerful tool for transforming raw data into meaningful insights
  • It will enhance your decision-making capabilities
  • You’ll be able to communicate insights effectively
  • You’ll gain a new perspective on problem-solving
  • Data visualization is a highly sought-after skill. Learning it will increase your job opportunities with higher compensation

This course is ideal for all those who intend to work with data, for instance data analysts, data scientists, business analysts, marketing professionals, researchers, and students. Anyone who wants to utilize data visualization to get better at decisions-making, communicating, and enhancing their career should consider taking this course.

No, you don’t need any programming experience to take this course.

Yes, you’ll be awarded a certificate of completion after scoring  90% or more in the final assessment.

After finishing this course, you can:

  • Continue practicing your skills and experiment with new tools and techniques to get better at data visualization
  • Explore new Python libraries, such as Plotly and Bokeh
  • Apply your skills to build personal or professional projects
  • Seek certifications to become a Certified Data Analyst (CDA) or Certified Data Scientist (CDS) and also to validate your skills
  • Pursue advanced topics to deepen your knowledge 

The course content focuses on providing a strong foundation in data visualization with Python. However, it also covers some advanced topics but doesn’t go deep into them. These topics include interactive visualizations, Geospatial data visualization, 3D visualization, and specialized visualization techniques like treemaps, Sankey diagrams, and parallel coordinates. You can study these subjects further to deepen your understanding of advanced topics.

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