Part 1. Understanding the problem

We will be using pandas in the preprocessing stage, in particular we will organize, group, manipulate and visualize time series data.

For those unfamiliar with pandas , it may be a good idea to review the corresponding chapter in the self pace online course Python for Engineers. Regardless, brief explanations and exercises will be given throughout the book, but they will focus on the application rather than the codding.

Additionally, we will use the purpose-built iceclassic package.