Data Without Labels - by Vaibhav Verdhan (Paperback)

About the Book

Models and Algorithms for Unsupervised Learning introduces mathematical techniques, key algorithms, and Python implementations that will help you build machine learning models for unannotated data.You'll master everything from kmeans and hierarchical clustering, to advanced neural networks like GANs and Restricted Boltzmann Machines.
You'll learn the business use case for different models, and master best practices for structured, text, and image data. Each new algorithm is introduced with a case study for retail, aviation, banking, and more--and you'll develop a Python solution to fix each of these real-world problems. At the end of each chapter, you'll find quizzes, practice datasets, and links to research papers to help you lock in what you've learned and expand your knowledge.

Book Synopsis

Discover all-practical implementations of the key algorithms and models for handling unlabelled data. Full of case studies demonstrating how to apply each technique to real-world problems.

In Data Without Labels you'll learn:

• Fundamental building blocks and concepts of machine learning and unsupervised learning
• Data cleaning for structured and unstructured data like text and images
• Clustering algorithms like kmeans, hierarchical clustering, DBSCAN, Gaussian Mixture Models, and Spectral clustering
• Dimensionality reduction methods like Principal Component Analysis (PCA), SVD, Multidimensional scaling, and t-SNE
• Association rule algorithms like aPriori, ECLAT, SPADE
• Unsupervised time series clustering, Gaussian Mixture models, and statistical methods
• Building neural networks such as GANs and autoencoders
• Dimensionality reduction methods like Principal Component Analysis and multidimensional scaling
• Association rule algorithms like aPriori, ECLAT, and SPADE
• Working with Python tools and libraries like sklearn, bumpy, Pandas, matplotlib, Seaborn, Keras, TensorFlow, andFflask
• How to interpret the results of unsupervised learning
• Choosing the right algorithm for your problem
• Deploying unsupervised learning to production
  

Data Without Labels introduces mathematical techniques, key algorithms, and Python implementations that will help you build machine learning models for unannotated data. You'll discover hands-off and unsupervised machine learning approaches that can still untangle raw, real-world datasets and support sound strategic decisions for your business.

Don't get bogged down in theory--the book bridges the gap between complex math and practical Python implementations, covering end-to-end model development all the way through to production deployment. You'll discover the business use cases for machine learning and unsupervised learning, and access insightful research papers to complete your knowledge.

Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.

About the technology
Unsupervised learning and machine learning algorithms draw inferences from unannotated data sets. The self-organizing approach to machine learning is great for spotting patterns a human might miss.

About the book
Data Without Labels teaches you to apply a full spectrum of machine learning algorithms to raw data. You'll master everything from kmeans and hierarchical clustering, to advanced neural networks like GANs and Restricted Boltzmann Machines. You'll learn the business use case for different models, and master best practices for structured, text, and image data. Each new algorithm is introduced with a case study for retail, aviation, banking, and more--and you'll develop a Python solution to fix each of these real-world problems. At the end of each chapter, you'll find quizzes, practice datasets, and links to research papers to help you lock in what you've learned and expand your knowledge.

About the reader
For developers and data scientists. Basic Python experience required.

About the author
Vaibhav Verdhan is a seasoned data science professional with rich experience across geographies and domains. He has led multiple engagements in machine learning and artificial intelligence. A leading industry expert, Vaibhav is a regular speaker at conferences and meet-ups and mentors students and professionals. Currently he resides in Ireland where he works as a principal data scientist.

From the Back Cover

Discover all-practical implementations of the key algorithms and models for handling unlabeled data. Full of case studies demonstrating how to apply each technique to real-world problems. In Models and Algorithms for Unsupervised Learning you'll learn:

Fundamental building blocks and concepts of machine learning and unsupervised learning Data cleaning for structured and unstructured data like text and images Unsupervised time series clustering, Gaussian Mixture models, and statistical methods Building neural networks such as GANs and autoencoders How to interpret the results of unsupervised learning Choosing the right algorithm for your problem Deploying unsupervised learning to production Business use cases for machine learning and unsupervised learning

Models and Algorithms for Unsupervised Learning introduces mathematical techniques, key algorithms, and Python implementations that will help you build machine learning models for unannotated data. You'll discover hands-off and unsupervised machine learning approaches that can still untangle raw, real-world datasets and support sound strategic decisions for your business. Don't get bogged down in theory--the book bridges the gap between complex math and practical Python implementations, covering end-to-end model development all the way through to production deployment.
Models and Algorithms for Unsupervised Learning teaches you to apply a full spectrum of machine learning algorithms to raw data. You'll master everything from kmeans and hierarchical clustering, to advanced neural networks like GANs and Restricted Boltzmann Machines. You'll learn the business use case for different models, and master best practices for structured, text, and image data. Each new algorithm is introduced with a case study for retail, aviation, banking, and more--and you'll develop a Python solution to fix each of these real-world problems. At the end of each chapter, you'll find quizzes, practice datasets, and links to research papers to help you lock in what you've learned and expand your knowledge.

Review Quotes

'A great introduction to the subject of unsupervised learning techniques.' Richard Vaughan
'Excellent deep dive into unsupervised learning with Python!' Todd Cook

About the Author

Vaibhav Verdhan is a seasoned data science professional with rich experience across geographies and domains. He has led multiple engagements in machine learning and artificial intelligence. A leading industry expert, Vaibhav is a regular speaker at conferences and meet-ups and mentors students and professionals. Currently he resides in Ireland where he works as a principal data scientist.