ABOUT THE BOOK

This book is written to provide a strong foundation in Machine Learning using Python libraries by providing real-life case studies and examples. It covers topics such as Foundations of Machine Learning, Introduction to Python, Descriptive Analytics, Predictive Analytics, and Prescriptive Analytics. Advanced Machine Learning concepts such as decision tree learning, random forest, boosting, recommender systems, and text analytics are also covered. The book takes a balanced approach between theoretical understanding and practical applications. All the topics include real-world examples and provide step-by-step approach on how to explore, build, evaluate, and optimize machine learning models. The book is enriched with more than 15 years teaching experience of its authors at various programs at Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore and various training programs conducted for leading corporates across industries.