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Lesson 1 Introduction to Python for Data Science (1)

This lesson introduces Python for Data Science, covering its origins, setup options like Anaconda and Google Colab, and basic concepts such as variables and data types. Key libraries like NumPy and Pandas are highlighted for numerical operations and data manipulation. The lesson concludes with a recap and a preview of the next lesson focused on data manipulation and analysis.

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Lesson 1 Introduction to Python for Data Science (1)

This lesson introduces Python for Data Science, covering its origins, setup options like Anaconda and Google Colab, and basic concepts such as variables and data types. Key libraries like NumPy and Pandas are highlighted for numerical operations and data manipulation. The lesson concludes with a recap and a preview of the next lesson focused on data manipulation and analysis.

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Lesson 1: Introduction to

Python for Data Science


Welcome to your first lesson on Python for Data Science. We'll
explore Python's origins, its role in data science, and why it's the
top choice for professionals.
Setting Up Your Environment
Anaconda Distribution Jupyter Notebooks
Easy installation and Interactive coding tool to
package management write and run your
for Python data science. Python code step-by-
step.

Google Colab
A free online alternative to run Python code
without setup.
Python Basics: Variables
Variable Definition
Containers to store data values in
Python.

Naming Rules
Use letters, numbers, underscores; avoid starting
with numbers.

Assignment
Use = to assign or reassign
variable values.

Examples
x = 5, name = "Alice", pi
= 3.14159
Python Basics: Data Types
Numeric Types Text and Boolean Sequences

Integers (int) and floating-point Strings (str) hold text; booleans Lists and tuples store ordered
numbers (float) represent store True or False values. collections of items.
numbers.
Working with Data Types
Type Conversion
1
Convert data types with int(), float(), str() to
fit needs.

Basic Operations
2
Perform math and combine strings using +
operator.

Examples
3
Calculate 5 + 3.2 and concatenate "Hello"
+ " World".

Lists & Tuples


4
Create sequences and access data by indexing
or slicing.
Python for Data Science:
Key Libraries

NumPy Pandas Matplotlib


Efficient numerical Easy data Create visual graphs
operations with manipulation using and charts from
arrays. DataFrames. data.
Example: Analyzing Data
with Pandas
Create DataFrame
Build from dictionaries
containing data.

Load CSV
Import data files easily for
analysis.

Data Overview
Use .head(), .info(),
and .describe() for quick
insights.

Filter & Aggregate


Apply filters and
summarize your
Conclusion and Next
Steps
Recap
Covered Python basics, variables, and data
types.

Libraries
Introduced essential tools like NumPy and
Pandas.

Coming Up
Next lesson focuses on data manipulation and
analysis.

Resources
Access tutorials and practice exercises to
build skills.

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