{"product_id":"9781484212004","title":"Predictive Analytics with Microsoft Azure Machine Learning 2nd Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePredictive Analytics with Microsoft Azure Machine Learning, Second Edition\u003c\/em\u003e is a practical tutorial introduction to the field of data science and machine learning, with a focus on building and deploying predictive models. The book provides a thorough overview of the Microsoft Azure Machine Learning service released for general availability on February 18th, 2015 with practical guidance for building recommenders, propensity models, and churn and predictive maintenance models. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe authors use task oriented descriptions and concrete end-to-end examples to ensure that the reader can immediately begin using this new service. The book describes all aspects of the service from data ingress to applying machine learning, evaluating the models, and deploying them as web services. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn how you can quickly build and deploy sophisticated predictive models with the new Azure Machine Learning from Microsoft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat’s New in the Second Edition?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFive new chapters have been added with practical detailed coverage of:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePython Integration – a new feature announced February 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eData preparation and feature selection \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eData visualization with Power BI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommendation engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelling your models on Azure Marketplace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat you’ll learn\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA structured introduction to Data Science and its best practices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn introduction to the new Microsoft Azure Machine Learning service, explaining how to effectively build and deploy predictive models \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical skills such as how to solve typical predictive analytics problems like propensity modeling, churn analysis, product recommendation, and visualization with Power BI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA practical way to sell your own predictive models on the Azure Marketplace \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWho this book is for\u003cp\u003eData Scientists, Business Analysts, BI Professionals and Developers who are interested in expanding their repertoire of skill applied to machine learning and predictive analytics, as well as anyone interested in an in-depth explanation of the Microsoft Azure Machine Learning service through practical tasks and concrete applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe reader is assumed to have basic knowledge of statistics and data analysis, but not deep experience in data science or data mining. Advanced programming skills are not required, although some experience with R programming would prove very useful.\u003c\/p\u003eTable of Contents\u003cp\u003ePart 1: Introducing Data Science and Microsoft Azure Machine Learning\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Introduction to Data Science\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Introducing Microsoft Azure Machine Learning\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Data Preparation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Integration with R\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Integration with Python\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart 2: Statistical and Machine Learning Algorithms\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Introduction to Statistical and Machine Learning Algorithms\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart 3: Practical applications\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. Building Customer Propensity Models\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e8. Visualizing Your Models with Power BI\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e9. Building Churn Models\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e10. Customer Segmentation Models\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e11. Building Predictive Maintenance Models\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e12. Recommendation Systems\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e13. Consuming and Publishing Models on Azure Marketplace\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e14. Cortana Analytics\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47136249413872,"sku":"9781484212004","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781484212004_p0.jpg?v=1763631893","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781484212004","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}