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End-To-End Machine Learning Project Blog Part-1



Lights, Camera, Predict! 

Welcome to the "Box Office Score Prediction Using AI" Project Blog!

Get ready to roll out the red carpet, my fellow cinephiles and coding maestros! I’m thrilled to launch an electrifying new journey with the "Box Office Score Prediction Using AI" Project Blog.


We’re stepping into the spotlight on www.theprogrammarkid004.online  

where we’ll harness the magic of artificial intelligence, machine learning, web development, and more to predict the "Score" target variable from a captivating box office collection dataset. From crafting feature engineering masterpieces and diving into exploratory data analysis (EDA) to polishing data cleaning and training a lineup of regression models, we’ll evaluate their performances to crown the ultimate box office prophet! 

Whether you’re joining me from Dubai's bustling streets or analyzing from across the globe, prepare for a blockbuster adventure—cheers to predicting the next big hit! ๐ŸŽฌ๐Ÿš€


Rolling the Reels: Kicking Off the Coding Journey in "Box Office Score Prediction Using AI" Project Blog!


I welcome all my fellow cinephiles and coding maestros to the thrilling onset of the coding phase in Part 1 of our "Box Office Score Prediction Using AI" Project Blog.

 We’re stepping into the limelight on www.theprogrammarkid004.online  where we’ll harness the magic of artificial intelligence, machine learning, web development, and more to predict the "Score" from our captivating box office collection dataset. With a glimpse revealing a treasure trove of metrics like `Box Office Collection`, `IMDB Rating`, and `Genre`, we’re now diving into the code—importing libraries, loading the data, and taking our first peek with `df.head()`. So, let’s set the stage for a blockbuster analysis—cheers to the opening act! ๐ŸŽฌ๐Ÿš€


Why This Step Matters

Loading and exploring the dataset is the foundation of our regression project, allowing us to understand the structure, identify key variables like `Score` and `Adjusted Score`, and prepare for feature engineering and EDA.


What to Expect in This Step

In this step, we’ll:

- Import essential libraries for data manipulation and visualization.

- Load the box office collection dataset from Kaggle.

- Display the first few rows to get a feel for the data.


Get ready to explore—our journey is hitting the big screen!


Fun Fact: 

Data Loading Legacy!

Did you know pandas, released in 2008, revolutionized data analysis with its `read_csv` function? Our project kicks off with this classic tool!


Real-Life Example

Imagine you’re a data analyst studying movie data. Spotting trends in `IMDB Rating` and `Votes` could predict the next box office hit—let’s dive in!


Quiz Time!

Let’s test your data skills, students!

1. What does `pd.read_csv()` do?  

   a) Plots a graph  

   b) Loads a CSV file into a DataFrame  

   c) Trains a model  


2. Why use `df.head()`?  

   a) To delete data  

   b) To view the first few rows  

   c) To calculate accuracy  

 

Drop your answers in the comments—I’m excited to hear your thoughts!


Cheat Sheet: 

Data Loading

- `import pandas as pd`: Imports pandas for data manipulation.

- `import numpy as np`: Imports NumPy for numerical operations.

- `import matplotlib.pyplot as plt` and `import seaborn as sns`: Imports visualization libraries.

- `warnings.filterwarnings('ignore')`: Suppresses warning messages.

- `df = pd.read_csv('/kaggle/input/boxofficecollections/BoxOfficeCollections.csv')`: Loads the dataset.

- `df.head()`: Displays the first 5 rows.


Did You Know?

Pandas’ `head()` method, a staple since 2008, gives us a quick snapshot—our project uses it to kickstart exploration!


Pro Tip

Let’s load the box office data and peek at the stars!


What’s Happening in This Code?

Let’s break it down like we’re previewing a movie trailer:

- Library Imports

  - `import pandas as pd`, `import numpy as np`, `import matplotlib.pyplot as plt`, `import seaborn as sns` bring in tools for data handling and visualization.

  - `warnings.filterwarnings('ignore')` silences non-critical warnings for a cleaner output.

- Data Loading

  - `df = pd.read_csv('/kaggle/input/boxofficecollections/BoxOfficeCollections.csv')` reads the dataset from the specified Kaggle path into a DataFrame.

- Initial Peek

  - `df.head()` displays the first 5 rows to give us a snapshot of the data.



Loading the Dataset in Box Office Score Prediction


Here’s the code we’re working with:


import pandas as pd

import numpy as np

import matplotlib.pyplot as plt

import seaborn as sns

import warnings


warnings.filterwarnings('ignore')


df = pd.read_csv('/kaggle/input/boxofficecollections/BoxOfficeCollections.csv')

df.head()




Output:

Dataset Glimpse

The dataset includes:

- Columns: `Score`, `Adjusted Score`, `Box Office Collection`, `Imdb_genre`, `IMDB Rating`, `metascore`, `Votes`.

- Sample Rows:

  - Row 0: Score 39, Adjusted Score 42.918, Box Office 14371564.0, Genre Comedy, IMDB Rating 4.1, Metascore 43.0, Votes 849456.0.

  - Row 1: Score 85, Adjusted Score 99.838, Box Office 117318084.0, Genre Comedy, IMDB Rating 6.9, Metascore 66.0, Votes 229292.0.

  - Row 2: Score 49, Adjusted Score 53.174, Box Office 181489203.0, Genre Comedy, IMDB Rating 4.4, Metascore 58.0, Votes 48413.0.

  - Row 3: Score 52, Adjusted Score 54.973, Box Office 27120000.0, Genre Comedy, IMDB Rating 4.2, Metascore 48.0, Votes 25427.0.

  - Row 4: Score 84, Adjusted Score 96.883, Box Office 94523781.0, Genre Comedy, IMDB Rating 6.2, Metascore 64.0, Votes 78498.0.


Insight

- The dataset features numerical targets (`Score`, `Adjusted Score`) and predictors like `Box Office Collection`, `IMDB Rating`, and `Votes`, with `Imdb_genre` as a categorical variable (all Comedy in this glimpse).

- Large ranges in `Box Office Collection` and `Votes` suggest potential scaling needs.

- The glimpse indicates a focus on comedy films, but we’ll explore genre diversity later.


This kickoff sets the stage for EDA—let’s analyze the data next!

Next Steps for Box Office Score Prediction

We’ve loaded the dataset—stellar start! Next, we’ll dive into exploratory data analysis (EDA) to visualize distributions, check correlations, and identify cleaning needs.Share your code block or ideas, and let’s keep this blockbuster journey rolling. What caught your eye in the dataset, viewers? 

Drop your thoughts in the comments, and let’s make this project a cinematic game-changer together! ๐ŸŽฌ๐Ÿš€



Unmasking the Hidden Gaps: Missing Data Check in "Box Office Score Prediction Using AI" Project Blog!


We’re delving deeper into the spotlight by harnessing the magic of artificial intelligence, machine learning, web development, and more to predict the "Score" from our captivating box office collection dataset. 

Having loaded our data, we’re now shining a light on missing values with `df.isnull().sum()`—uncovering the gaps in `Box Office Collection`, `Imdb_genre`, and more to prepare for a flawless regression analysis!

Let’s clean the slate for a blockbuster prediction—cheers to data integrity! ๐ŸŽฌ๐Ÿš€


Why Missing Data Check Matters

Identifying missing values is crucial to ensure our regression models aren’t misled by incomplete data, guiding us toward imputation or removal strategies to maintain prediction accuracy.


What to Expect in This Step

In this step, we’ll:

- Use `df.isnull().sum()` to count missing values in each column.

- Analyze the extent of missing data to plan our cleaning approach.

- Set the stage for handling these gaps effectively.


Get ready to clean—our journey is ensuring a solid foundation!


Fun Fact: 

Missing Data History!

Did you know handling missing data became a key focus in statistics during the 1970s? Our `isnull().sum()` is a modern tool to tackle this classic challenge!


Real-Life Example

Imagine you’re a data analyst studying movie data. Missing `Box Office Collection` values could skew revenue predictions—let’s assess the damage!


Quiz Time!

Let’s test your data cleaning skills, students!

1. What does `df.isnull().sum()` do?  

   a) Plots a graph  

   b) Counts missing values per column  

   c) Trains a model  


2. Why handle missing data?  

   a) To increase dataset size  

   b) To improve model accuracy  

   c) To delete all data  


Drop your answers in the comments—I’m excited to hear your thoughts!


Cheat Sheet: 

Missing Data Check

- `df.isnull()`: Returns a DataFrame of True/False for missing values.

- `df.isnull().sum()`: Sums missing values per column.


Did You Know?

Pandas’ `isnull().sum()`, introduced in 2008, simplifies missing data detection—our project uses it for a quick health check!


Pro Tip:

Let’s hunt down the missing pieces in our box office data!


What’s Happening in This Code?

Let’s break it down like we’re inspecting a film reel for missing frames:

- Missing Value Detection

  - `df.isnull()` checks each cell for `NaN` values, returning a DataFrame of booleans.

  - `df.isnull().sum()` aggregates the count of `True` values (missing data) for each column.

Missing Data Check in Box Office Score Prediction


Here’s the code we’re working with:


df.isnull().sum()


Output:

Missing Value Counts

The output shows:


Score                      0

Adjusted Score             0

Box Office Collection    416

Imdb_genre               354

IMDB Rating              363

metascore                452

Votes                    363

dtype: int64


Insight:

- No Missing Values: 

  - `Score`: 0 (complete).

  - `Adjusted Score`: 0 (complete).

- Missing Values: 

  - `Box Office Collection`: 416 (moderate, ~10-15% of total rows assuming ~3000-4000 rows).

  - `Imdb_genre`: 354 (similar proportion).

  - `IMDB Rating`: 363 (close to genre and votes).

  - `metascore`: 452 (highest, ~12-15%).

  - `Votes`: 363 (matches IMDB Rating).

- Analysis:

  - The target variable `Score` has no missing values, which is ideal for regression.

  - Missing data in predictors ranges from 354 to 452, suggesting some films lack full metadata (e.g., box office or critic scores).

  - The pattern (e.g., IMDB Rating and Votes missing together) hints at potential data collection gaps, possibly for older or less-documented films.

- Next Steps: We’ll need to impute or drop these missing values, possibly using median/mean for numerical columns or mode for `Imdb_genre`, depending on the dataset size.


This missing data check guides our cleaning strategy—let’s tackle it next!


Next Steps for Box Office Score Prediction

We’ve spotted the data gaps—stellar diagnosis! Next, we’ll clean the dataset by handling missing values with imputation or removal, preparing for exploratory data analysis (EDA). 

Share your code block or ideas, and let’s keep this blockbuster journey rolling. How would you handle these missing values, viewers? 

Drop your thoughts in the comments, and let’s make this project a cinematic game-changer together! ๐ŸŽฌ๐Ÿš€




Polishing the Script: Data Cleaning in "Box Office Score Prediction Using AI" Project Blog!

We’re refining our masterpiece by harnessing the magic of artificial intelligence, machine learning, web development, and more to predict the "Score" from our captivating box office collection dataset. 

Having identified missing values, we’re now scrubbing the data clean—removing duplicates with drop_duplicates(), dropping rows with NaN values using dropna(), and encoding Imdb_genre into numerical categories. 

With a fresh glimpse of the dataset, we’re setting the stage for a flawless regression analysis! So let’s perfect this plot—cheers to a clean slate! ๐ŸŽฌ๐Ÿš€

Why Data Cleaning Matters

Cleaning the dataset by removing duplicates and missing values, while encoding categorical variables, ensures our regression models are built on reliable, consistent data, paving the way for accurate predictions.

What to Expect in This Step

In this step, we’ll:

  • Eliminate duplicate rows to avoid redundancy.

  • Remove rows with missing values to maintain data integrity.

  • Encode the Imdb_genre column into numerical values for modeling.

  • Preview the cleaned dataset with df.head().

Get ready to refine—our journey is shaping up perfectly!

Fun Fact: Data Cleaning Evolution!

Did you know data cleaning techniques, refined since the 1980s, are the unsung heroes of data science? Our dropna() and replace() are modern tools in this legacy!

Real-Life Example

Imagine you’re a data analyst studying movie data. Removing duplicate entries ensures each film’s score is counted once—let’s clean it up!

Quiz Time!

Let’s test your cleaning skills, students!

  1. What does df.drop_duplicates() do?
    a) Drops missing values
    b) Removes duplicate rows
    c) Encodes categories
     

  2. Why encode Imdb_genre?
    a) To delete the column
    b) To make it usable for models
    c) To increase missing values
     

Drop your answers in the comments—I’m excited to hear your thoughts!

Cheat Sheet: 

Data Cleaning

  • df.drop_duplicates(): Removes duplicate rows based on all columns.

  • df.dropna(): Drops rows with any missing values.

  • df.Imdb_genre.replace([list], [numbers]): Replaces categorical values with numerical codes.

  • df.head(): Displays the first 5 rows.

Did You Know?

Pandas’ dropna(), introduced in 2008, streamlines missing data handling—our project uses it for a pristine dataset!

Pro Tip:

Let’s wipe out duplicates and encode genres for a perfect box office dataset!

What’s Happening in This Code?

Let’s break it down like we’re editing a film for a flawless premiere:

  • Remove Duplicates:

    • df = df.drop_duplicates() eliminates any identical rows, ensuring each movie entry is unique.

  • Drop Missing Values:

    • df = df.dropna() removes rows with NaN values, addressing the 354-452 missing entries identified earlier.

  • Encode Genre:

    • df.Imdb_genre = df.Imdb_genre.replace(['Comedy', 'Thriller', 'Adventure', 'Drama', 'Sci-Fi', 'Horror'], [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]) converts categorical genres into numerical labels (e.g., Comedy = 1, Thriller = 2, etc.).

  • Preview:

    • df.head() displays the first 5 rows to verify the changes.

Data Cleaning in Box Office Score Prediction

Here’s the code we’re working with:

df = df.drop_duplicates()

df = df.dropna()


df.Imdb_genre = df.Imdb_genre.replace(['Comedy', 'Thriller', 'Adventure', 'Drama', 'Sci-Fi', 'Horror'], [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6])

df.head()


Output:


Cleaned Dataset Glimpse

The dataset now shows:

  • Columns: Score, Adjusted Score, Box Office Collection, Imdb_genre, IMDB Rating, metascore, Votes.

  • Sample Rows:

    • Row 0: Score 39, Adjusted Score 42.918, Box Office 14371564.0, Imdb_genre 1, IMDB Rating 6.7, Metascore 43.0, Votes 84956.0.

    • Row 1: Score 85, Adjusted Score 99.838, Box Office 117318084.0, Imdb_genre 1, IMDB Rating 6.9, Metascore 66.0, Votes 229292.0.

    • Row 2: Score 49, Adjusted Score 53.174, Box Office 181489203.0, Imdb_genre 1, IMDB Rating 6.4, Metascore 58.0, Votes 48413.0.

    • Row 3: Score 52, Adjusted Score 54.973, Box Office 277200000.0, Imdb_genre 1, IMDB Rating 6.2, Metascore 48.0, Votes 25427.0.

    • Row 4: Score 84, Adjusted Score 96.883, Box Office 94523781.0, Imdb_genre 1, IMDB Rating 6.2, Metascore 64.0, Votes 78498.0.

Insight:

  • Duplicates Removed: The data appears unique, though the small glimpse doesn’t show duplicates originally.

  • Missing Values Handled: All NaN values (e.g., 416 in Box Office Collection) are gone, likely reducing the dataset size but ensuring completeness.

  • Genre Encoding: All rows now show Imdb_genre = 1 (Comedy), suggesting this glimpse is a subset or all films are comedies—we’ll explore genre diversity later.

  • Data Integrity: Numerical columns like Box Office Collection and Votes retain their wide ranges, ready for scaling if needed.

This cleaned dataset is primed for EDA—let’s visualize it next!

Next Steps for Box Office Score Prediction

We’ve polished the data—stellar cleanup! Next, we’ll dive into exploratory data analysis (EDA) to visualize distributions, check correlations, and uncover trends in Score and its predictors. 

Share your code block or ideas, and let’s keep this blockbuster journey rolling. 

How do you like the cleaned data, viewers? 

Drop your thoughts in the comments, and let’s make this project a cinematic game-changer together! ๐ŸŽฌ๐Ÿš€


Unveiling the Box Office Story: Exploratory Data Analysis in "Box Office Score Prediction Using AI" Project Blog!

We’re diving into the heart of the action on harnessing the magic of artificial intelligence, machine learning, web development, and more to predict the "Score" from our captivating box office collection dataset. With our data polished and clean, we’re now exploring its narrative through exploratory data analysis (EDA) with distribution plots—visualizing the spread of Score, Box Office Collection, and more across a dynamic subplot grid! 

Why Exploratory Data Analysis Matters

EDA with distribution plots reveals the shape, spread, and potential outliers of our features, helping us understand relationships with the target Score and guiding feature engineering and model selection.

What to Expect in This Step

In this step, we’ll:

  • Create a subplot grid to display distributions of all columns.

  • Use sns.distplot to visualize each feature’s density.

  • Analyze the patterns to inform our regression strategy.

Get ready to visualize—our journey is bringing the data to life!

Fun Fact: EDA Evolution!

Did you know EDA, pioneered by John Tukey in the 1970s, became a cornerstone of data science? Our distribution plots carry forward this legacy with modern flair!

Real-Life Example

Imagine you’re a data analyst studying movie data. A skewed Box Office Collection could signal blockbuster outliers—let’s explore!

Quiz Time!

Let’s test your EDA skills, students!

  1. What does sns.distplot() do?
    a) Creates a bar chart
    b) Plots a density distribution
    c) Trains a model
     

  2. Why use a subplot grid?
    a) To confuse the data
    b) To visualize all features at once
    c) To reduce dataset size

Drop your answers in the comments—I’m excited to hear your thoughts!

Cheat Sheet: 

Distribution Plots

  • num_rows = -(-len(df.columns) // num_cols): Ceiling division to determine rows.

  • plt.subplots(num_rows, num_cols, figsize=(12, num_rows * 4)): Creates a grid with dynamic size.

  • axes.flatten(): Converts 2D array to 1D for iteration.

  • sns.distplot(df[col], ax=axes[i]): Plots density for each column.

  • fig.delaxes(axes[j]): Hides unused subplots.

  • plt.tight_layout(): Adjusts spacing.

Did You Know?

Seaborn’s distplot, introduced in 2012, blends histograms and kernel density estimates—our project uses it for rich visuals!

Pro Tip:

Let’s visualize the box office data’s hidden patterns!

What’s Happening in This Code?

Let’s break it down like we’re screening a movie montage:

  • Grid Setup:

    • num_cols = 2 sets two columns.

    • num_rows = -(-len(df.columns) // num_cols) calculates rows (e.g., 7 columns → 4 rows).

    • fig, axes = plt.subplots(num_rows, num_cols, figsize=(12, num_rows * 4)) creates a grid with dynamic size.

    • axes = axes.flatten() flattens the axes for iteration.

  • Plot Distributions:

    • for i, col in enumerate(df.columns) loops over each column.

    • sns.distplot(df[col], ax=axes[i]) plots a density plot (histogram + kernel density estimate) for each column.

    • axes[i].set_title(f'Distribution of {col}') labels each subplot.

  • Cleanup:

    • for j in range(i + 1, len(axes)) hides unused subplots.

    • plt.tight_layout() adjusts spacing for clarity.

  • Display: plt.show() renders the plot.

Exploratory Data Analysis with Distribution Plots in Box Office Score Prediction

Here’s the code we’re working with:

# Define number of columns for the subplot grid

num_cols = 2  

num_rows = -(-len(df.columns) // num_cols)  # Ceiling division to get required rows


fig, axes = plt.subplots(num_rows, num_cols, figsize=(12, num_rows * 4))  # Adjust size dynamically

axes = axes.flatten()  # Flatten to easily iterate


for i, col in enumerate(df.columns):

    sns.distplot(df[col], ax=axes[i])

    axes[i].set_title(f'Distribution of {col}')


# Hide any unused subplots

for j in range(i + 1, len(axes)):

    fig.delaxes(axes[j])


plt.tight_layout()  # Ensure proper spacing

plt.show()

The Output:



Distribution Plots

Take a look at the uploaded image! The plot shows density distributions for:

  • Score: Bell-shaped with a peak around 50-60, slightly right-skewed with a long tail toward 120, indicating most scores cluster in the middle range.

  • Adjusted Score: Similar to Score, peaked around 50-70, with a right tail, reflecting adjusted values follow a comparable pattern.

  • Box Office Collection: Highly right-skewed with a sharp peak near 0 (in 1e6 units), showing most films have lower collections, with a few blockbusters extending the tail.

  • Imdb_genre: Bimodal with peaks at 1 (Comedy) and 3 (Adventure), suggesting genre distribution is uneven, with fewer films in other categories (2, 4, 5, 6).

  • IMDB Rating: Bell-shaped with a peak around 6-7, slightly left-skewed, indicating a typical rating range.

  • metascore: Bell-shaped with a peak around 50-60, slightly right-skewed, showing a balanced critic score distribution.

  • Votes: Right-skewed with a peak near 0 (in 1e6 units), indicating most films have fewer votes, with a long tail for popular ones.

Insight:

  • Target Variable (Score): The distribution suggests a normal-like spread, but outliers above 100 may need investigation.

  • Predictors:

    • Box Office Collection and Votes’ skewness indicates potential log transformation for modeling.

    • Imdb_genre’s bimodality highlights genre imbalance, possibly requiring stratification.

    • IMDB Rating and metascore’s normal shapes are well-suited for regression without heavy transformation.

  • Next Steps: These patterns guide feature scaling and correlation analysis.

This EDA kickoff sets us up for deeper insights—let’s check correlations next!

Next Steps

We’ve visualized the distributions—stellar start to EDA! Next, we’ll analyze correlations between Score and predictors using a heatmap to identify key relationships. 

Share your next code block or ideas, and let’s keep this blockbuster journey rolling. What trends stood out in the plots, viewers? Drop your thoughts in the comments, and let’s make this project a cinematic game-changer together! ๐ŸŽฌ๐Ÿš€



Decoding the Box Office Connections: Correlation Analysis in "Box Office Score Prediction Using AI" Project Blog!

We’re uncovering the plot twists on harnessing the magic of artificial intelligence, machine learning, web development, and more to predict the "Score" from our captivating box office collection dataset. With our data cleaned and distributions visualized, we’re now diving into a correlation analysis with a heatmap—unveiling the strength and direction of relationships between Score, Adjusted Score, Box Office Collection, and more!

Why Correlation Analysis Matters

Understanding correlations helps us identify which features (e.g., IMDB Rating, Votes) strongly influence the target Score, guiding feature selection and model building for our regression task.

What to Expect in This Step

In this step, we’ll:

  • Compute the correlation matrix for all numerical columns.

  • Visualize it with a heatmap using sns.heatmap.

  • Analyze the relationships to inform our regression strategy.

Get ready to correlate—our journey is revealing the data’s story!

Fun Fact: Correlation Roots!

Did you know the correlation coefficient, developed by Karl Pearson in the early 1900s, remains a cornerstone of data analysis? Our heatmap brings this classic metric to life!

Real-Life Example

Imagine you’re a data analyst studying movie data. A strong correlation between metascore and Score could predict box office success—let’s explore!

Quiz Time!

Let’s test your correlation skills, students!

  1. What does df.corr() do?
    a) Plots a graph
    b) Computes the correlation matrix
    c) Trains a model
     

  2. What does a value of 1 in the heatmap indicate?
    a) No correlation
    b) Perfect positive correlation
    c) Perfect negative correlation
     

Drop your answers in the comments—I’m excited to hear your thoughts!

Cheat Sheet: Correlation Heatmap

  • corr = df.corr(): Calculates the Pearson correlation matrix.

  • plt.figure(figsize=(12,9)): Sets the figure size.

  • sns.heatmap(corr, annot=True, cbar=True, cmap='plasma'): Creates a heatmap with annotations and a color bar.

  • plt.show(): Displays the plot.

Did You Know?

Seaborn’s heatmap, introduced in 2012, enhances correlation visualization—our project uses it for clarity!

Pro Tip:

Let’s map the hidden links in our box office data!

What’s Happening in This Code?

Let’s break it down like we’re analyzing a film’s character dynamics:

  • Correlation Matrix:

    • corr = df.corr() computes the Pearson correlation coefficient between all numerical columns.

  • Heatmap Visualization:

    • plt.figure(figsize=(12,9)) sets a large figure size for readability.

    • sns.heatmap(corr, annot=True, cbar=True, cmap='plasma') creates a heatmap with annotated correlation values, a color bar, and the plasma colormap.

    • plt.show() displays the plot


Correlation Analysis in Box Office Score Prediction

Here’s the code we’re working with:

# check the correlation

corr = df.corr()


plt.figure(figsize=(12,9))

sns.heatmap(corr, annot=True, cbar=True, cmap='plasma')

plt.show()

The Output:


Correlation Heatmap

Take a look at the uploaded image! The heatmap shows:

  • Key Correlations:

    • Score vs. Adjusted Score: 0.96 (very strong positive, nearly identical).

    • Score vs. IMDB Rating: 0.65 (moderate positive).

    • Score vs. metascore: 0.78 (strong positive).

    • Adjusted Score vs. metascore: 0.80 (strong positive).

    • Box Office Collection vs. Votes: 0.52 (moderate positive).

    • IMDB Rating vs. metascore: 0.71 (strong positive).

    • Imdb_genre vs. others: Weak to negative (e.g., -0.22 with Score, -0.19 with Adjusted Score), suggesting little influence.

  • Diagonal: 1.0 (perfect correlation of each variable with itself).

  • Color Scale: Yellow indicates strong positive correlation (1.0), purple indicates weak or negative correlation (-1.0 to 0).

Insight:

  • Target Relationships: Score and Adjusted Score are highly correlated (0.96), suggesting redundancy— we might use one or create a composite feature. Strong ties with metascore (0.78) and IMDB Rating (0.65) indicate these are key predictors.

  • Predictors: IMDB Rating and metascore’s 0.71 correlation suggests some overlap, while Box Office Collection and Votes (0.52) show moderate alignment with popularity.

  • Imdb_genre: Negative correlations (e.g., -0.22 with Score) imply genre might not be a strong direct predictor, possibly due to encoding or limited genre variety.

  • Next Steps: We could drop Adjusted Score if it’s redundant or explore interactions between metascore and IMDB Rating.

This correlation analysis sets the stage for modeling—let’s build regression models next!

Next Steps:

We’ve mapped the correlations—stellar insights! Next, we’ll apply several regression models (e.g., Linear Regression, Random Forest) and evaluate their performance to find the best predictor for Score. 

Share your code block or ideas, and let’s keep this blockbuster journey rolling. Which correlation surprised you, viewers? Drop your thoughts in the comments, and let’s make this project a cinematic game-changer together! ๐ŸŽฌ๐Ÿš€



A Blockbuster Curtain Call: Wrapping Up Part 1 of "Box Office Score Prediction Using AI" Project Blog!

What a dazzling premiere we’ve experienced, my fellow cinephiles and coding maestros! We’ve triumphantly concluded Part 1 of our "Box Office Score Prediction Using AI" Project Blog and I’m buzzing with excitement for the cinematic journey we’ve shared on www.theprogrammarkid004.online

From loading our box office collection dataset and uncovering missing values to cleaning duplicates and NaN gaps, encoding genres, and diving into exploratory data analysis with distribution plots and correlation heatmaps, we’ve laid a rock-solid foundation. We’ve visualized the bell-shaped Score and skewed Box Office Collection, and mapped strong correlations like Score with metascore (0.78)—setting the stage for predictive magic! 

Whether you’ve joined me from Auckland New Zealand’s bustling streets or coded with passion from across the globe, your enthusiasm has lit up this opening act—let’s give ourselves a resounding round of applause! ๐ŸŽฌ๐Ÿš€

Reflecting on Our Cinematic Start

Part 1 has been a thrilling rollout, transforming raw data into a polished dataset ready for action. We’ve identified key trends—IMDB Rating and metascore as strong predictors—and tackled challenges like genre encoding and missing data, ensuring our regression models will shine. The correlation heatmap has hinted at feature relationships, guiding our next moves with precision.

Get Ready for the Main Feature: Part 2 Awaits!

But the real blockbuster is just beginning—prepare for Part 2, where we’ll unleash the power of regression models! We’ll apply a lineup of machine learning techniques—Linear Regression, Random Forest, and more—to predict Score, then evaluate their performance with metrics like RMSE and R² to crown the ultimate box office champion. 

Join me on this exciting continuation, and don’t miss updates on my YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/@cognitutorai Subscribe and hit the notification bell! What was your favorite discovery in Part 1, viewers? Drop your thoughts in the comments, and let’s gear up for an epic Part 2 together—here’s to predicting the next silver screen sensation! ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿš€