Introduction to Python for Data Science
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Introduction to Python for Data Science

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Who developed Python and when was it created?

  • Bjarne Stroustrup, early eighties
  • James Gosling, early nineties
  • Guido van Rossum, late eighties (correct)
  • Linus Torvalds, late nineties

    • Which of the following is NOT a tool used for data exploration and visualization?

  • Apache Hadoop (correct)
  • Tableau
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Qlikview

    • Which programming paradigm is supported by Python?

  • Functional programming
  • Object-Oriented Programming
  • Structural programming
  • All of the above (correct)

    • What feature of Python allows for methods to be looked up by name during runtime?

    <p>Late binding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the standard interpreter for Python known as?

    <p>CPython</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which edition does NOT exist for Python?

    <p>Python 2.1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Python interpreter is specifically used for parallelism?

    <p>Stackless Python</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Python compare to Java in terms of typing?

    <p>Python is dynamically typed while Java is statically typed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shortcut key to run a full script in Python?

    <p>F5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What character is used to denote a comment in Python?

    <h1></h1> Signup and view all the answers

    Which option is NOT a method to clear the console?

    <p>Right-click and select 'Clear'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can multiple lines be commented in a Python script?

    <p>Both A and C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What command is used to remove a single variable in Python?

    <p>del variable_name</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which command would you use to clear the entire environment at once?

    <p>%reset</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Python, which library is commonly used for data visualization?

    <p>Matplotlib</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will happen if you press F9 after selecting a line of code?

    <p>It runs the selected line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following libraries is primarily focused on machine learning?

    <p>Sklearn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of adding comments in a code file?

    <p>To understand algorithms better</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the functionalities of Jupyter Notebook?

    <p>It enables sharing of code and narrative text in various formats.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method can be used to set a working directory in Spyder?

    <p>Using the command 'cd' followed by the directory path.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the appearance feature of Spyder that stands out?

    <p>It includes a console, variable explorer, and script editor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action is NOT a valid way to create a script file in Spyder?

    <p>Right-clicking in the console and choosing 'Create Script'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a variable represent in programming?

    <p>A placeholder for storing information identified by a name.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can you save a script file for the first time in Spyder?

    <p>By clicking the disk icon in the toolbar.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a disadvantage of using Jupyter Notebook?

    <p>It lacks many features of a good IDE.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the variable explorer in Spyder?

    <p>To allow users to manage and view variables.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What command is used in Spyder to change the working directory in the console?

    <p>cd <directory></p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actions can you take after setting the working directory in Spyder?

    <p>Create variables to refer to data files.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key advantage of Python's dynamic typing?

    <p>It reduces development time compared to Java.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a feature of an Integrated Development Environment (IDE)?

    <p>Web browser</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following IDEs is specifically designed for Python and data science?

    <p>Spyder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature is commonly provided by the best IDEs regarding code management?

    <p>Version control features</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about Python 2.x and 3.x is true?

    <p>Python 3.x has enhancements and will be maintained post-2020.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of license is Python developed under?

    <p>Open Source Initiative license</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tool is typically included in a Python IDE for assisting code development?

    <p>Code completion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a unique feature of the Jupyter Notebook?

    <p>It combines coding with text and plots in ordered cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between Python 3.x and Anaconda?

    <p>Anaconda is a distribution that includes Python 3.x.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a disadvantage of using Python compared to Java?

    <p>Reduced type safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What programming feature does PyCharm offer that helps maintain code quality?

    <p>Unit testing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following environments can Python code be executed in?

    <p>Command prompt and IDEs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a notable feature of the code editor in Spyder?

    <p>Robust syntax and error highlighting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which option describes dynamic typing in programming languages like Python?

    <p>It enhances code readability by being less verbose.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a basic data type in Python?

    <p>Character</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will be the output of the expression $5 + 7 * 2$?

    <p>19.0</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What character is used to denote a logical AND operation in Python?

    <p>and</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will the statement type(3.14) is int return?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which operator would you use to assign a value from one variable to another while adding its current value?

    <p>+=</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes relational operators?

    <p>They test for equality and inequality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do you verify the data type of a variable named my_var?

    <p>type(my_var)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the expression 4 != 4?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about variable naming conventions in Python is false?

    <p>Variable names can include special characters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which operator would you use to raise a number to the power of another number in Python?

    <p>**</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will be the output of bool(0)?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a valid way to coerce an integer to a string?

    <p>str(5)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is it appropriate to use a variable name that starts with an underscore?

    <p>When it needs to be hidden</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • Data pre-processing and analysis tools include Python, R, Microsoft Excel, SAS, and SPSS.
    • Data exploration and visualization tools include Tableau, Qlikview, and Microsoft Excel.
    • Big data-related tools for parallel and distributed computing include Apache Spark and Apache Hadoop.

    Evolution of Python

    • Developed by Guido van Rossum in the late 1980s at the National Research Institute for Mathematics and Computer Science in the Netherlands.
    • Major editions of Python include Python 1.0, Python 2.0, and Python 3.0.

    Features of Python as a Programming Language

    • Supports multiple programming paradigms including functional, structural, and object-oriented programming.
    • Utilizes dynamic typing with runtime type safety checks.
    • Implements reference counting to deallocate unused objects.
    • Features late binding where methods are resolved by name at runtime.
    • Guided by 20 aphorisms outlined in "Zen of Python."

    Python Interpreters

    • The standard interpreter is CPython, managed by the Python Software Foundation.
    • Other interpreters include Jython (Java integration), Iron Python (C# integration), Stackless Python (for parallelism), and PyPy (JIT compilation).

    Python Language Characteristics

    • Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, Linux, Mac).
    • Strong community support that enhances development.
    • Better error handling and high readability standards.

    Python vs Java

    • Python is dynamically typed; type safety is determined at runtime, unlike Java, which is statically typed and checks types at compile time.
    • Python requires less development time due to its less verbose syntax and is generally more readable.

    Advantages of Using Python

    • Open source and available under the Open Source Initiative license, making it free for commercial use.
    • Simplistic and intuitive syntax for beginners.
    • Extensive libraries designed for specific data science tasks.
    • Integrates well with various cloud service providers.

    Coding Environment

    • Python programs can be written in a terminal, command prompt, text editor, or IDE.
    • Programs must be saved with a .py extension for execution in the Python environment.
    • Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) provide cohesive tools for software development.

    Integrated Development Environment (IDE)

    • IDEs consist of a source code editor, compiler, debugger, and utilities for managing software development.
    • Offers features such as syntax error highlighting and code completion.
    • Popular IDEs for Python include Eclipse+PyDev, SublimeText, Atom, and Visual Studio Code, in addition to specialized ones like PyCharm, Jupyter, and Spyder.

    Spyder IDE

    • Multi-platform support (Linux, Mac, Windows) and open-source availability.
    • Designed specifically for Python and data science with features like a robust code editor and integrated document management.

    PyCharm IDE

    • Multi-platform and available as open-source (community) and professional (paid) versions.
    • Specifically supports Python development and offers unit testing, debugging, and version control features.

    Jupyter Notebook

    • A web application that enables the creation and manipulation of documents called 'notebooks.'
    • Bundled with Anaconda or available separately, supporting languages like Julia, Python, R, and Scala.
    • Contains input and output cells for code, text, and plots, and allows sharing through formats like PDF and HTML.

    Setting Up Working Directory in Spyder

    • Methods for setting working directory include using an icon, the os library, or command line (cd).
    • Working directory can be managed easily via spyder's user interface.

    Creating and Managing Script Files

    • Script files can be created through icons or the menu bar in Spyder.
    • Variables serve as identifiers for storing information and point to memory addresses.

    Executing Python Code

    • To execute a script, use 'Run file' or 'Run selection' commands.
    • Comments can be added for algorithm clarity, initiated with '#'.

    Managing Console and Environment

    • Clear console using %clear or Ctrl+L commands.
    • Remove variables using del command or through the interface, with the option to clear the entire environment.

    Basic Libraries in Python

    • Important libraries include:
      • NumPy for numerical operations.
      • Pandas for data manipulation (dataframes).
      • Matplotlib for data visualization.
      • Scikit-learn for machine learning operations.### Python Basics for Data Science
    • Python scripts can be executed via script files.
    • Commenting is essential for code clarity.
    • Clearing the console and environment improves organization and debugging.

    Variables and Data Types

    • Variables assigned with the ‘=’ operator should be descriptive yet concise.
    • Avoid variable names that conflict with Python built-in functions.
    • Alphanumeric characters allowed, must start with a letter; underscores are the only special characters permitted.
    • Common naming conventions include CamelCase, snake_case, and PascalCase.

    Basic Data Types

    • Boolean: Represents True or False values for logical operations.
    • Integer: Positive and negative whole numbers (e.g., -5, 0, 42).
    • Complex: Numbers with real and imaginary parts, represented as (a + bi).
    • Float: Represents real numbers in floating point format.
    • String: Sequence of characters enclosed in single or double quotes.

    Identifying and Coercing Data Types

    • Use type(object) to find data type of a variable.
    • Verify a variable's data type with type(object) is datatype.
    • Coerce data types using datatype(object) to convert between types; cannot convert strings that aren’t numeric.

    Operators

    • Operators are symbols performing arithmetic, assignment, comparison, logical, and bitwise operations on operands.
    • Arithmetic Operators include +, -, *, /, %, and ** (used for exponentiation).
    • Assignment Operators: Assign values with '=', or update values with '+=', '-=', '*=', '/=', etc.

    Relational Operators

    • Compare values and return Boolean results; include <, >, <=, >=, ==, and !=.

    Logical Operators

    • Used with conditional statements; include logical OR (or), logical AND (and), and logical NOT (not).

    Bitwise Operators

    • Operate at the binary level with integers; include Bitwise OR (|), Bitwise AND (&).
    • Convert integers to binary for operations.

    Operator Precedence

    • Highest to lowest precedence:
      • Parentheses ()
      • Exponent **
      • Division / and Multiplication *
      • Addition + and Subtraction -
      • Bitwise AND &
      • Bitwise OR |
      • Relational operators (==, !=, >, >=)

    Summary

    • Understanding variable naming conventions and data types is crucial for efficient coding.
    • Proficiency in operators—arithmetic, assignment, relational, logical, and bitwise—is essential for data manipulation.
    • Operator precedence affects how expressions are evaluated, guiding coding practices in Python.

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