Data Science in Python#

Python is one of the main tools used by data scientists and neuroscientists alike. Python is a coding language that allows us to efficiently and flexibly work with data, run various statistical analyses, and visualize our results.

The pages in this section will introduce you to three primary packages that are useful for doing data science in Python: NumPy, Pandas, and SciPy.

Chapter Learning Objectives

  • Review key Python skills you’ll need to use this textbook

  • Identify the main packages used for data science in Python

  • Learn and implement commonly used functions in NumPy, Pandas, and SciPy

Resources for Learning Python

These notebooks assume that you already have some foundational knowledge about how to use Python. If you are in the early stages of using Python, we recommend the following resources before digging in here: