{"product_id":"9781118938928","title":"Understanding the Predictive Analytics Lifecycle","description":"\u003cb\u003eA high-level, informal look at the different stages of the predictive analytics cycle\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnderstanding the Predictive Analytics Lifecycle\u003c\/i\u003e covers each phase of the development of a predictive analytics initiative. Through the use of illuminating case studies across a range of industries that include banking, megaresorts, mobile operators, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail, the book successfully illustrates each phase of the predictive analytics cycle to create a playbook for future projects.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePredictive business analytics involves a wide variety of inputs that include individuals' skills, technologies, tools, and processes. To create a successful analytics program or project to gain forward-looking insight into making business decisions and actions, all of these factors must properly align. The book focuses on developing new insights and understanding business performance based on extensive use of data, statistical and quantitative analysis, explanatory and predictive modeling, and fact-based management as input for human decisions. The book includes:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn overview of all relevant phases: design, prepare, explore, model, communicate, and measure\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoverage of the stages of the predictive analytics cycle across different industries and countries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA chapter dedicated to each of the phases of the development of a predictive initiative\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA comprehensive overview of the entire analytic process lifecycle\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you're an executive looking to understand the predictive analytics lifecycle, this is a must-read resource and reference guide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47107336732912,"sku":"9781118938928","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781118938928_p0.jpg?v=1763695935","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781118938928","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}