Apache Spark Machine Learning Blueprints

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Apache Spark Machine Learning Blueprints

Develop a range of cutting-edge machine learning projects with Apache Spark using this actionable guide

Data mining Computer science

Author: Alex Liu

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Language: English

Published by: Packt Publishing

Published on: 30th May 2016

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 7 Mb

ISBN: 9781785887789


Key Features

Customize Apache Spark and R to fit your analytical needs in customer research, fraud detection, risk analytics, and recommendation engine development

Develop a set of practical Machine Learning applications that can be implemented in real-life projects

A comprehensive, project-based guide to improve and refine your predictive models for practical implementation

Book Description

There''s a reason why Apache Spark has become one of the most popular tools in Machine Learning – its ability to handle huge datasets at an impressive speed means you can be much more responsive to the data at your disposal. This book shows you Spark at its very best, demonstrating how to connect it with R and unlock maximum value not only from the tool but also from your data. Packed with a range of project "blueprints" that demonstrate some of the most interesting challenges that Spark can help you tackle, you''ll find out how to use Spark notebooks and access, clean, and join different datasets before putting your knowledge into practice with some real-world projects, in which you will see how Spark Machine Learning can help you with everything from fraud detection to analyzing customer attrition. You''ll also find out how to build a recommendation engine using Spark''s parallel computing powers.

What you will learn

Set up Apache Spark for machine learning and discover its impressive processing power

Combine Spark and R to unlock detailed business insights essential for decision making

Build machine learning systems with Spark that can detect fraud and analyze financial risks

Build predictive models focusing on customer scoring and service ranking

Build a recommendation systems using SPSS on Apache Spark

Tackle parallel computing and find out how it can support your machine learning projects

Turn open data and communication data into actionable insights by making use of various forms of machine learning

Who this book is for

If you are a data scientist, a data analyst, or an R and SPSS user with a good understanding of machine learning concepts, algorithms, and techniques, then this is the book for you. Some basic understanding of Spark and its core elements and application is required.

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