Handbook of Statistical Analysis and Data Mining Applications

by Ken Yale, Ken Yale, Robert Nisbet

Handbook of Statistical Analysis and Data Mining Applications, Second Edition, is a comprehensive professional reference book that guides business analysts, scientists, engineers and researchers, both academic and industrial, through all stages of data analysis, model building and implementation. The handbook helps users discern technical and business problems, understand the strengths and weaknesses of modern data mining algorithms and employ the right statistical methods for practical application. This book is an ideal reference for users who want to address massive and complex datasets with novel statistical approaches and be able to objectively evaluate analyses and solutions. It has clear, intuitive explanations of the principles and tools for solving problems using modern analytic techniques and discusses their application to real problems in ways accessible and beneficial to practitioners across several areas―from science and engineering, to medicine, academia and commerce.

822 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Christine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book follows Preslee and Adam. Preslee is told by her doctor that she's pre-diabetic and that she should take some steps to lead a more healthier lifestyle. So she goes to the gym, despite never working out in her life. She faces a lot of anxiety and ends up vlogging her struggling at the gym. Adam, the gym owner, "saves" her from have an accident and shows up in the vlog. The vlog goes viral. Adam sees this as a chance to get more customers, so he makes a deal with Preslee that he'll train her and she'll bring more attention to the gym. Preslee says yes so that she can impress her crush, Josh--who also knows Adam. And that's where the extended preview ends.

I think the concept of this book is really cute. Knowing that the author was at one point in her life overweight, you can tell how much she see herself in Preslee. Preslee faces a lot of anxiety entering the gym because she's afraid that people will stare, that she'll look like a fool, etc. I also like the conversations between Adam and Preslee as they seem very natural and not forced.

My two minor critiques are: 1) how fast the vlog went viral (I mean, it's a small town and Preslee is vlogging about antiques. I don't know how popular antiques are, but is that viral-worthy? I don't know.), and 2) the emphasis on Adam sniffing Preslee's hair (I think it's a little weird to sniff someone's hair, especially if you just barely met them).

But overall, I'll probably pick up this book when it's fully released and see how much I like it. For now, I'm excited to read the rest!

[Sammy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Preslee’s introduction is honest and personal. She is an instantly likeable character. I love her POV and getting to watch her grow through out this first post of the book. I was cheering for her as she decided to tackle her fitness goals. However, as much as I enjoyed getting to read from her perspective - she uses the phrase “well” way too much, and it was distracting. (She says it three times on page 2 alone.)

I also loved the Adam/Preslee meet cute! The banter was fun, and I enjoyed that Adam helped Preslee feel comfortable at the gym without trying to mansplain anything to her. I loved the instant - but not forced- attraction between the two of them. I appreciated Adam wanting to set healthy boundaries between dating and work (and that was such a great way to give the plot q “Will they, won’t they?”.)

BUT EW FOR BETS ABOUT GIRLS. ugh. I love Adam, but the bet was by far the biggest turn off from the book. Honestly, Kurt and most of the conversations with Kurt were annoying. (Ex: Kurt should’ve known Adam’s brother went to medical school? Because that’s something a friend would know?)

Overall, I thought this was a sweet book with lots of potential! I just wish Adam’s motivation to be Preslee’s trainer was solely his romantic interest in her disguised as “wanting to help the gym” with no bet subplot.

(Also side note: I get that the gym is called Body Shop because of the pun - but it’s kind of an awful name for a gym.)

[Moira · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although part of a series this book can be read as a standalone story. Emma and her son Ethan arrive back at her family's tree farm in Wyoming for the Christmas holuday. She's hoping the trip will help bolster her son's life and give him back some confidence.

Quintin suffered a career ending injury and is home visiting family for Christmas. He never expects the visit with his nephews to see Santa will reunite him with a teenage friend.

Sparks fly when Emma and Quintin are reunited but can each move beyond their pasts to find a path to a future together. A story of love, family, and second chances.

I received a free ARC eBook from Net Galley and the publisher in exchange for my honest opinions.

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wish I was able to read more. This book had me right away and I found it hard to put down

The chapters I was able to read had me wanting more. This story is a great mixture of fantasy romance and real life concerns which makes it more. . . Real life.

The story line is a young women who is going through some health concerns and joins a gym in hopes to help her become healthy. The owner of the gym is a totally opposite character. He sounds like he's never had anything to worry about health wise. To be able to write a complete review, I would need more to the story then the small amount I read, but I can guarantee that if you start this book, you'll definitely want more!

I will be looking for the author's other books and enjoying my reading time!

[Judy Bailey · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book preview and am hooked, I need to go buy a copy of the book to find out how it ends. I love that the main character is above average, smart curvy woman and the antics that follow her first time visiting the gym are hilarious. As someone who is curvy and not very well coordinated, I could absolutely relate to the character. More chick lit/romance novels need plus size heroines/lead characters, after all isn't the average size a 14. The writing style and characteristics of the main character remind me of Jennifer Weiner books. I'm hooked, going out to purchase the full book now. So far from what I've read 4 stars.

[Alicia · Rating 1 out of 5]

Since it wasn’t on my NetGalley shelf even though on the website under my account it shows it was approved and is available for me to read in the app I was unable to read this preview that I was looking forward to reading. I have read all the previous books in the series and loved all of them, so I am very disappointed.

[Jazzy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was so cute! The characters felt so like like and had an amazing chemistry that made me insanely curious to find out what happens next! The chapters are the perfect length and easy to digest.

I didn’t like the spacing and I felt like the pacing could use a little work. But I understand that it is a preview and not the actual formatting.

I cannot wait to read this once it’s out!

[Rebecca Y. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good learning about the magic of those 5 different leaves.