Numpy Floor, Explained

An image that shows using np.floor to compute the floor of the values in a Numpy array.

In this tutorial, I’ll explain how to use the Numpy floor function, which is sometime called np.floor. I’ll explain the syntax of np.floor and how the function works. I’ll also show you clear, step by step examples of how to use it. If you need something specific, you can click on any of the following … Read more

Numpy Square, Explained

An image that shows Numpy square computing the squares of the values in a Numpy array.

In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to use the Numpy square function, which is sometimes called np.square. The Numpy square function is fairly straight forward, but in the tutorial, we’ll explain everything step by step. You’ll learn about how the syntax works, and we’ll also show you some clear examples. Table of Contents: A … Read more

3 Secrets for Mastering Data Manipulation

Many people struggle with data manipulation. Have you ever started a data science project and gotten stuck? Have you gotten stuck while trying to manipulate, clean, or “wrangle” your data? I have. The fact is, if you don’t know what you’re doing, data manipulation can be extremely complicated. The vast majority of data science beginners … Read more

The hard way is the best way

Here at Sharp Sight, we teach data science. And in particular, we show people how to master data science extremely fast. Exceptional results, as fast as possible. Our training methodology borrows heavily from elite performers and “ultra learners,” wherever we can find them. But our promise of “exceptional results, as fast as possible” sometimes confuses … Read more

Python Data Visualization: covid-19, new cases [small multiple chart]

An image of a small multiple chart made with Seaborn.

In the last several tutorials, we’ve been analyzing and working with covid-19 data. This is the second week of April, and the covid-19 epidemic has become a worldwide crisis. In any crisis … in any environment where you need to make decisions, you need good information. Data science can help. So in this series of … Read more