Machine Learning for Absolute Beginners: A Plain English Introduction (Third Edition)

Welcome to the world of machine learning, where data meets intellect! This book, recommended by Tableau as a top choice for newcomers, is your guide to understanding the basics of machine learning without the overwhelming jargon found in traditional textbooks. The Third Edition has been meticulously crafted to provide a clear, concise introduction tailored specifically for absolute beginners.

Imagine adding ‘Machine Learning with Python’ to your LinkedIn profile while building your first prediction model in real estate! Before diving in, however, it’s crucial to grasp some foundational theories and statistical principles that underpin the world of machine learning. This book offers a clear route to understanding these concepts through its step-by-step format. No coding experience? No problem! Everything is explained in plain English, ensuring that you can follow along easily.

This newly updated edition includes extended chapters, quizzes to enhance your learning experience, and free supplementary online video tutorials that help you code models in Python. Furthermore, it introduces the basics of coding with Python, along with downloadable resources that weren’t part of the second edition. This is the perfect resource for those still at the beginner stage—think of it like Simba gaining a greater perspective over the Pride Lands.

• Learn how to download free datasets and the essential tools and libraries in machine learning.
• Master data scrubbing techniques: one-hot encoding, binning, and managing missing data.
• Understand how to prepare data for analysis with techniques like k-fold validation.
• Explore regression analysis for creating trend lines, and k-means clustering to unveil new relationships.
• Dive into the basics of neural networks and learn about the critical bias-variance tradeoff to refine your models.
• Use decision trees for classification and get hands-on experience by building your first model to predict housing values using Python.

While this book is designed for newcomers, if you've moved past the basics and are ready for deeper challenges, consider exploring more advanced texts in machine learning. For those who wish to take their first steps into this exciting field, Machine Learning for Absolute Beginners is your essential companion!