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Ubiquitous Computing and Ambient Intelligence. Sensing, Processing, and Using Environmental Information

9th International Conference, UCAmI 2015, Puerto Varas, Chile, December 1-4, 2015, Proceedings

Edited by Juan M. García-Chamizo, Giancarlo Fortino, Sergio F. Ochoa ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Ubiquitous Computing and Ambient Intelligence, UCAmI 2015, held in Puerto Varas, Chile, in December 2015.The 36 full papers presented together with 11 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 62 submissions. The papers are grouped in topical sections on adding intelligence for environment adaption; ... Read more

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This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Ubiquitous Computing and Ambient Intelligence, UCAmI 2015, held in Puerto Varas, Chile, in December 2015.The 36 full papers presented together with 11 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 62 submissions. The papers are grouped in topical sections on adding intelligence for environment adaption;
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Statistical Application Development with R and Python

Develop applications using data processing, statistical models, and CART

by Prabhanjan Narayanachar Tattar, Ajay Ohri, Abhinav Prakash Rai, RATNADIP ADHIKARI ...

Software Implementation Illustrated with R and PythonKey Features\[\*\]Learn the nature of data through software which takes the preliminary concepts right away using R and Python.\[\*\]Understand data modeling and visualization to perform efficient statistical analysis with this guide.\[\*\]Get well versed with techniques such as regression, clustering, classification, support vector machines and ... Read more

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Software Implementation Illustrated with R and PythonKey Features\[\*\]Learn the nature of data through software which takes the preliminary concepts right away using R and Python.\[\*\]Understand data modeling and visualization to perform efficient statistical analysis with this guide.\[\*\]Get well versed with techniques such as regression, clustering, classification, support vector machines and
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Building Bridges: HCI, Visualization, and Non-formal Modeling

IFIP WG 13.7 Workshops on Human–Computer Interaction and Visualization: 7th HCIV@ECCE 2011, Rostock, Germany, August 23, 2011, and 8th HCIV@INTERACT 2011, Lisbon, Portugal, September 5, 2011, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Achim Ebert, Gerrit C. van der Veer, Gitta Domik, Nahum D. Gershon, Inga Scheler ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This volume constitutes the refereed post-workshop proceedings of two IFIP WG 13.7 workshops on Human-Computer Interaction and Visualization: the 7th HCIV Workshop on Non-formal Modelling for Interaction Design, held at the 29th European Conference on Cognitive Ergonomics, ECCE 2011, in Rostock, Germany, in August 2011 and the 8th HCIV Workshop on HCI and Visualization, held at the 13th IFIP TC 13 ... Read more

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This volume constitutes the refereed post-workshop proceedings of two IFIP WG 13.7 workshops on Human-Computer Interaction and Visualization: the 7th HCIV Workshop on Non-formal Modelling for Interaction Design, held at the 29th European Conference on Cognitive Ergonomics, ECCE 2011, in Rostock, Germany, in August 2011 and the 8th HCIV Workshop on HCI and Visualization, held at the 13th IFIP TC 13
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Мивар: Линейный логический вывод

by Варламов, Олег Олегович ...

МИВАР: ПЕРЕХОД ОТ ПРОДУКЦИЙ К ДВУДОЛЬНЫМ МИВАРНЫМ СЕТЯМ И ПРАКТИЧЕСКАЯ РЕАЛИЗАЦИЯ АВТОМАТИЧЕСКОГО КОНСТРУКТОРА АЛГОРИТМОВ, УПРАВЛЯЕМОГО ПОТОКОМ ВХОДНЫХ ДАННЫХ И ОБРАБАТЫВАЮЩЕГО БОЛЕЕ ТРЕХ МИЛЛИОНОВ ПРАВИЛ. Показан теоретический переход от однодольных продукционных систем к двудольным миварным логико-вычислительным сетям. Приведены примеры реализации миварных сетей в формализмах матриц и графов. ... Read more

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МИВАР: ПЕРЕХОД ОТ ПРОДУКЦИЙ К ДВУДОЛЬНЫМ МИВАРНЫМ СЕТЯМ И ПРАКТИЧЕСКАЯ РЕАЛИЗАЦИЯ АВТОМАТИЧЕСКОГО КОНСТРУКТОРА АЛГОРИТМОВ, УПРАВЛЯЕМОГО ПОТОКОМ ВХОДНЫХ ДАННЫХ И ОБРАБАТЫВАЮЩЕГО БОЛЕЕ ТРЕХ МИЛЛИОНОВ ПРАВИЛ. Показан теоретический переход от однодольных продукционных систем к двудольным миварным логико-вычислительным сетям. Приведены примеры реализации миварных сетей в формализмах матриц и графов.
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Formal Methods and Software Engineering

19th International Conference on Formal Engineering Methods, ICFEM 2017, Xi'an, China, November 13-17, 2017, Proceedings

Edited by Luke Ong, Zhenhua Duan ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Formal Engineering Methods, ICFEM 2017, held in Xi'an, China, in November 2017.The 28 revised full papers presented together with one invited talk and two abstracts of invited talks were carefully reviewed and selected from 80 submissions. The conference focuses on all areas related to formal engineering methods ... Read more

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This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Formal Engineering Methods, ICFEM 2017, held in Xi'an, China, in November 2017.The 28 revised full papers presented together with one invited talk and two abstracts of invited talks were carefully reviewed and selected from 80 submissions. The conference focuses on all areas related to formal engineering methods
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The AI Profit Blueprint: A Guide to Generating Income through Artificial Intelligence

by James C. Tanner ...

In today's digital age, artificial intelligence (AI) has become an indispensable tool for various industries. However, many businesses struggle to fully capitalize on the revenue potential that AI offers. In "The AI Profit Blueprint: A Guide to Generating Income through Artificial Intelligence," we delve into the strategies and techniques that can help companies unlock the true monetary value ... Read more

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In today's digital age, artificial intelligence (AI) has become an indispensable tool for various industries. However, many businesses struggle to fully capitalize on the revenue potential that AI offers. In "The AI Profit Blueprint: A Guide to Generating Income through Artificial Intelligence," we delve into the strategies and techniques that can help companies unlock the true monetary value
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Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, and Computer Graphics

5th International Conference, AVR 2018, Otranto, Italy, June 24–27, 2018, Proceedings, Part II

Edited by Lucio Tommaso De Paolis, Patrick Bourdot ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The 2-volume set LNCS 10850 and 10851 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, and Computer Graphics, AVR 2018, held in Otranto, Italy, in June 2018.The 67 full papers and 26 short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from numerous submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: virtual ... Read more

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The 2-volume set LNCS 10850 and 10851 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, and Computer Graphics, AVR 2018, held in Otranto, Italy, in June 2018.The 67 full papers and 26 short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from numerous submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: virtual
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Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction

18th International Conference, UAHCI 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29 – July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Margherita Antona, Constantine Stephanidis ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This three-volume set LNCS 14696-14698 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction, UAHCI 2024, held as part of the 26th International Conference, HCI International 2024, in Washington, DC, USA, during June 29 – July 4, 2024.The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the HCII 2024 proceedings was carefully ... Read more

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This three-volume set LNCS 14696-14698 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction, UAHCI 2024, held as part of the 26th International Conference, HCI International 2024, in Washington, DC, USA, during June 29 – July 4, 2024.The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the HCII 2024 proceedings was carefully
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Personality Capture and Emulation

by William Sims Bainbridge ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
Personality Capture and Emulation is the gateway to an amazing future that actually may be achieved, enabling the preservation and simulation of human personalities at progressively higher levels of fidelity. This challenge is no longer the province merely of uninhibited visionaries, but has become a solid field of research, drawing upon a wide range of information technologies in human-centered ... Read more

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Personality Capture and Emulation is the gateway to an amazing future that actually may be achieved, enabling the preservation and simulation of human personalities at progressively higher levels of fidelity. This challenge is no longer the province merely of uninhibited visionaries, but has become a solid field of research, drawing upon a wide range of information technologies in human-centered
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Beginning C++

by Ivor Horton ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Beginning C++ is a tutorial for beginners in C++ and discusses a subset of C++ that is suitable for beginners. The language syntax corresponds to the C++14 standard. This book is environment neutral and does not presume any specific operating system or program development system. There is no assumption of prior programming knowledge.All language concepts that are explained in the book are ... Read more

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Beginning C++ is a tutorial for beginners in C++ and discusses a subset of C++ that is suitable for beginners. The language syntax corresponds to the C++14 standard. This book is environment neutral and does not presume any specific operating system or program development system. There is no assumption of prior programming knowledge.All language concepts that are explained in the book are
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Python Data Engineering Resources

Forge Your Path to Success in Data Engineering, Machine Learning and AI

by Vajo Lukic ...

Python for Data Engineering: A Practical Guide to Data Pipelines, ML, and AIMaster Python data engineering, machine learning, and AI with this comprehensive guide featuring 100+ carefully selected tools and frameworks. Build real-world expertise through 30 hands-on projects while working with 75+ free datasets and 55+ free APIs. Perfect for both beginners and experienced developers looking to ... Read more

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Python for Data Engineering: A Practical Guide to Data Pipelines, ML, and AIMaster Python data engineering, machine learning, and AI with this comprehensive guide featuring 100+ carefully selected tools and frameworks. Build real-world expertise through 30 hands-on projects while working with 75+ free datasets and 55+ free APIs. Perfect for both beginners and experienced developers looking to
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Why Digital Displays Cannot Replace Paper

The Cognitive Science of Media for Reading and Writing

by Hirohito Shibata, Kengo Omura ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
From readability to operability, this book presents a number of experiments to analyze the characteristics of paper and digital displays in reading and writing. Why is it easy to read on paper? Why is it easy to concentrate on reading on paper? Why is it easy to think while writing or drawing on paper? This book answers these questions based on cognitive experiments on media. Paper is easy to read ... Read more

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From readability to operability, this book presents a number of experiments to analyze the characteristics of paper and digital displays in reading and writing. Why is it easy to read on paper? Why is it easy to concentrate on reading on paper? Why is it easy to think while writing or drawing on paper? This book answers these questions based on cognitive experiments on media. Paper is easy to read
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Information Literacy in an AI-Driven World

9th European Conference, ECIL 2025, Bamberg, Germany, September 22–25, 2025, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Serap Kurbanoğlu, Joumana Boustany, Sonja Špiranec, Yurdagül Ünal, İpek Şencan, Denis Kos, Esther Grassian, Loriene Roy, Diane Mizrachi ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the revised selected papers of the 9th European Conference on Information Literacy, ECIL 2025, held in Bamberg, Germany, during September 22–25, 2025.The 52 full papers included in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 223 submissions. They are organized in the following topical sections: Artificial intelligence (AI) and Information Literacy (IL); AI, ... Read more

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This book constitutes the revised selected papers of the 9th European Conference on Information Literacy, ECIL 2025, held in Bamberg, Germany, during September 22–25, 2025.The 52 full papers included in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 223 submissions. They are organized in the following topical sections: Artificial intelligence (AI) and Information Literacy (IL); AI,
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The Mind Within The Code

by Stefan Tosev ...

The Mind Within the Code: Decoding AIBy Stefan Tosev & The AI MindWhat does it mean to live in a world where intelligence isn't limited to humans?In The Mind Within the Code: Decoding AI, author Stefan Tosev teams up with artificial intelligence to explore the fascinating relationship between humans and machines. This unique collaboration takes you on a journey to uncover the possibilities, ... Read more

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The Mind Within the Code: Decoding AIBy Stefan Tosev & The AI MindWhat does it mean to live in a world where intelligence isn't limited to humans?In The Mind Within the Code: Decoding AI, author Stefan Tosev teams up with artificial intelligence to explore the fascinating relationship between humans and machines. This unique collaboration takes you on a journey to uncover the possibilities,
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Mastering Matplotlib

A practical guide that takes you beyond the basics of matplotlib and gives solutions to plot complex data

by Duncan M. McGreggor ...

Key FeaturesBook DescriptionIf you are a scientist, programmer, software engineer, or student who has working knowledge of matplotlib and now want to extend your usage of matplotlib to plot complex graphs and charts and handle large datasets, then this book is for you.What you will learnAnalyze the matplotlib code base and its internalsRerender visualized data on the fly based on changes in the ... Read more

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Key FeaturesBook DescriptionIf you are a scientist, programmer, software engineer, or student who has working knowledge of matplotlib and now want to extend your usage of matplotlib to plot complex graphs and charts and handle large datasets, then this book is for you.What you will learnAnalyze the matplotlib code base and its internalsRerender visualized data on the fly based on changes in the
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Proceedings of the 22nd Congress of the International Ergonomics Association, Volume 1

Better Life Ergonomics for Future Humans (IEA 2024)

Edited by Sangeun Jin, Jeong Ho Kim, Yong-Ku Kong, Jaehyun Park, Myung Hwan Yun ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book presents the proceedings of the 22nd Congress of theInternational Ergonomics Association (IEA 2024), held on August25-29, 2024. By highlighting the latest theories and models, as well ascutting-edge technologies and applications, and by combining findingsfrom a range of disciplines including engineering, design, robotics,healthcare, management, computer science, human biology and ... Read more

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This book presents the proceedings of the 22nd Congress of theInternational Ergonomics Association (IEA 2024), held on August25-29, 2024. By highlighting the latest theories and models, as well ascutting-edge technologies and applications, and by combining findingsfrom a range of disciplines including engineering, design, robotics,healthcare, management, computer science, human biology and
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Designing for the User Experience in Learning Systems

Edited by Evangelos Kapros, Maria Koutsombogera ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
While the focus of the UX research and design discipline and the Learning Sciences and instructional design disciplines is often similar and almost always tangential, there seems to exist a gap, i.e. a lack of communication between the two fields. Not much has been said about how UX Design can work hand-in-hand with instructional design to advance learning. The goal of this book is to bridge this ... Read more

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While the focus of the UX research and design discipline and the Learning Sciences and instructional design disciplines is often similar and almost always tangential, there seems to exist a gap, i.e. a lack of communication between the two fields. Not much has been said about how UX Design can work hand-in-hand with instructional design to advance learning. The goal of this book is to bridge this
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All About Chat GPT

by Richard Turner ...

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to Chat GTP, a revolutionary technology that enables humans to interact with computers using natural language. The book covers the basics of Chat GTP, including its history, architecture, and applications, as well as advanced topics such as multimodal input and output, integration with other AI systems, and potential future directions.The book begins ... Read more

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This book provides a comprehensive introduction to Chat GTP, a revolutionary technology that enables humans to interact with computers using natural language. The book covers the basics of Chat GTP, including its history, architecture, and applications, as well as advanced topics such as multimodal input and output, integration with other AI systems, and potential future directions.The book begins
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MATLAB Symbolic Algebra and Calculus Tools

by Cesar Lopez ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
MATLAB is a high-level language and environment for numerical computation, visualization, and programming. Using MATLAB, you can analyze data, develop algorithms, and create models and applications. The language, tools, and built-in math functions enable you to explore multiple approaches and reach a solution faster than with spreadsheets or traditional programming languages, such as C/C++ or Java ... Read more

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MATLAB is a high-level language and environment for numerical computation, visualization, and programming. Using MATLAB, you can analyze data, develop algorithms, and create models and applications. The language, tools, and built-in math functions enable you to explore multiple approaches and reach a solution faster than with spreadsheets or traditional programming languages, such as C/C++ or Java
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Auralization

Fundamentals of Acoustics, Modelling, Simulation, Algorithms and Acoustic Virtual Reality

by Michael Vorländer ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Auralization is the technique of creation and reproduction of sound on the basis of computer data. With this tool it is possible to predict the character of sound signals which are generated at the source and modified by reinforcement, propagation and transmission in systems such as rooms, buildings, vehicles or other technical devices. This book is organized as a comprehensive collection of the ... Read more

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Auralization is the technique of creation and reproduction of sound on the basis of computer data. With this tool it is possible to predict the character of sound signals which are generated at the source and modified by reinforcement, propagation and transmission in systems such as rooms, buildings, vehicles or other technical devices. This book is organized as a comprehensive collection of the
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Machine Learning Techniques for Text

Apply modern techniques with Python for text processing, dimensionality reduction, classification, and evaluation

by Nikos Tsourakis ...

Take your Python text processing skills to another level by learning about the latest natural language processing and machine learning techniques with this full color guideKey FeaturesLearn how to acquire and process textual data and visualize the key findingsObtain deeper insight into the most commonly used algorithms and techniques and understand their tradeoffsImplement models for solving real ... Read more

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Take your Python text processing skills to another level by learning about the latest natural language processing and machine learning techniques with this full color guideKey FeaturesLearn how to acquire and process textual data and visualize the key findingsObtain deeper insight into the most commonly used algorithms and techniques and understand their tradeoffsImplement models for solving real
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Effects of Data Overload on User Quality of Experience

by Josephina Antoniou, Orestis Tringides ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book introduces a unique perspective on the use of data from popular emerging technologies and the effect on user quality of experience (QoE). The term data is first refined into specific types of data such as financial data, personal data, public data, context data, generated data, and the popular big data. The book focuses the responsible use of data, with consideration to ethics and ... Read more

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This book introduces a unique perspective on the use of data from popular emerging technologies and the effect on user quality of experience (QoE). The term data is first refined into specific types of data such as financial data, personal data, public data, context data, generated data, and the popular big data. The book focuses the responsible use of data, with consideration to ethics and
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Learn Java with Math

Using Fun Projects and Games

by Ron Dai ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
There are many good Java programming books on the market, but it's not easy to find one fit for a beginner. This book simplifies the complexity of Java programming and guides you through the journey to effectively work under the hood.You'll start with the fundamentals of Java programming and review how it integrates with basic mathematical concepts through many practical examples. You'll witness ... Read more

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There are many good Java programming books on the market, but it's not easy to find one fit for a beginner. This book simplifies the complexity of Java programming and guides you through the journey to effectively work under the hood.You'll start with the fundamentals of Java programming and review how it integrates with basic mathematical concepts through many practical examples. You'll witness
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The Statistics and Machine Learning with R Workshop

Unlock the power of efficient data science modeling with this hands-on guide

by Liu Peng ...

Learn the fundamentals of statistics and machine learning using R libraries for data processing, visualization, model training, and statistical inferenceKey FeaturesAdvance your ML career with the help of detailed explanations, intuitive illustrations, and code examplesGain practical insights into the real-world applications of statistics and machine learningExplore the technicalities of ... Read more

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Learn the fundamentals of statistics and machine learning using R libraries for data processing, visualization, model training, and statistical inferenceKey FeaturesAdvance your ML career with the help of detailed explanations, intuitive illustrations, and code examplesGain practical insights into the real-world applications of statistics and machine learningExplore the technicalities of
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