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Glossary
Anaconda - A Python Distribution for data science and machine learning.
CMD - Abbreviation for Command Prompt
Directory - Folder
JSON - Human-readable text file format for transmitting data objects.
- See also: Press X to Jason
Pandas - A Python library used for data analysis. Included with Anaconda
Python - Open-source, high-level dynamic programming language named after Monty Python (This is not a joke)
Standard Deviation - Used to quantify variation from the mean. Denoted by sigma σ.
- See Also: 68-95-99.7 rule
Terminal - Referring to Command Line / PowerShell
Algorithm - A set of rules that are followed to solve a specific problem
Class - The basis for Object-Oriented Programming. A blueprint for how Objects are created
Constructor - How an instance of an Object is made. May or may not accept parameters
DataFrame - Pandas representation of a spreadsheet. Can retrieve and manipulate information using built-in Methods
Dictionary - Data structure for mapping key:value pairs
Function - Produces an output given an input. Described as a "Black Box"
List - Holds a group of data. Can retrieve or modify data using indices. Functions like a Java ArrayList
Method - A block of code that only runs when called. Bound by Class
Set - Built-in python data structure. Cannot have duplicate entries. Similar to a mathematical set
String - A collection of text characters enclosed by quotes. Usually to represent words. (e.g. "Hello")