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"cells": [
{
"cell_type": "markdown",
"metadata": {
"id": "4ba6aba8"
},
"source": [
"# 🤖 **Data Collection, Creation, Storage, and Processing**\n"
]
},
{
"cell_type": "markdown",
"metadata": {
"id": "jpASMyIQMaAq"
},
"source": [
"## **1.** 📦 Install required packages"
]
},
{
"cell_type": "code",
"execution_count": 25,
"metadata": {
"colab": {
"base_uri": "https://localhost:8080/"
},
"id": "f48c8f8c",
"outputId": "2c9eb68f-0716-425f-9eea-12094df9d3ee"
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"outputs": [
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"name": "stdout",
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]
}
],
"source": [
"!pip install beautifulsoup4 pandas matplotlib seaborn numpy textblob"
]
},
{
"cell_type": "markdown",
"metadata": {
"id": "lquNYCbfL9IM"
},
"source": [
"## **2.** ⛏ Web-scrape all book titles, prices, and ratings from books.toscrape.com"
]
},
{
"cell_type": "markdown",
"metadata": {
"id": "0IWuNpxxYDJF"
},
"source": [
"### *a. Initial setup*\n",
"Define the base url of the website you will scrape as well as how and what you will scrape"
]
},
{
"cell_type": "code",
"execution_count": 26,
"metadata": {
"id": "91d52125"
},
"outputs": [],
"source": [
"import requests\n",
"from bs4 import BeautifulSoup\n",
"import pandas as pd\n",
"import time\n",
"\n",
"base_url = \"https://books.toscrape.com/catalogue/page-{}.html\"\n",
"headers = {\"User-Agent\": \"Mozilla/5.0\"}\n",
"\n",
"titles, prices, ratings = [], [], []"
]
},
{
"cell_type": "markdown",
"metadata": {
"id": "oCdTsin2Yfp3"
},
"source": [
"### *b. Fill titles, prices, and ratings from the web pages*"
]
},
{
"cell_type": "code",
"execution_count": 23,
"metadata": {
"id": "xqO5Y3dnYhxt"
},
"outputs": [],
"source": [
"# Loop through all 50 pages\n",
"for page in range(1, 51):\n",
" url = base_url.format(page)\n",
" response = requests.get(url, headers=headers)\n",
" soup = BeautifulSoup(response.content, \"html.parser\")\n",
" books = soup.find_all(\"article\", class_=\"product_pod\")\n",
"\n",
" for book in books:\n",
" titles.append(book.h3.a[\"title\"])\n",
" prices.append(float(book.find(\"p\", class_=\"price_color\").text[1:]))\n",
" ratings.append(book.p.get(\"class\")[1])\n",
"\n",
" time.sleep(0.5) # polite scraping delay"
]
},
{
"cell_type": "markdown",
"metadata": {
"id": "T0TOeRC4Yrnn"
},
"source": [
"### *c. ✋🏻🛑⛔️ Create a dataframe df_books that contains the now complete \"title\", \"price\", and \"rating\" objects*"
]
},
{
"cell_type": "code",
"execution_count": 24,
"metadata": {
"id": "l5FkkNhUYTHh"
},
"outputs": [],
"source": [
"import pandas as pd\n",
"df_books = pd.DataFrame({\n",
" \"title\": titles,\n",
" \"price\": prices,\n",
" \"rating\": ratings\n",
"})"
]
},
{
"cell_type": "markdown",
"metadata": {
"id": "duI5dv3CZYvF"
},
"source": [
"### *d. Save web-scraped dataframe either as a CSV or Excel file*"
]
},
{
"cell_type": "code",
"execution_count": 27,
"metadata": {
"id": "lC1U_YHtZifh"
},
"outputs": [],
"source": [
"# 💾 Save to CSV\n",
"df_books.to_csv(\"books_data.csv\", index=False)\n",
"\n",
"# 💾 Or save to Excel\n",
"# df_books.to_excel(\"books_data.xlsx\", index=False)"
]
},
{
"cell_type": "markdown",
"metadata": {
"id": "qMjRKMBQZlJi"
},
"source": [
"### *e. ✋🏻🛑⛔️ View first fiew lines*"
]
},
{
"cell_type": "code",
"execution_count": 28,
"metadata": {
"colab": {
"base_uri": "https://localhost:8080/",
"height": 206
},
"id": "O_wIvTxYZqCK",
"outputId": "86d3f20b-fa44-4fc1-b6aa-306f15780c30"
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],
"source": [
"df_books.head()"
]
},
{
"cell_type": "markdown",
"metadata": {
"id": "p-1Pr2szaqLk"
},
"source": [
"## **3.** 🧩 Create a meaningful connection between real & synthetic datasets"
]
},
{
"cell_type": "markdown",
"metadata": {
"id": "SIaJUGIpaH4V"
},
"source": [
"### *a. Initial setup*"
]
},
{
"cell_type": "code",
"execution_count": 29,
"metadata": {
"id": "-gPXGcRPuV_9"
},
"outputs": [],
"source": [
"import numpy as np\n",
"import random\n",
"from datetime import datetime\n",
"import warnings\n",
"\n",
"warnings.filterwarnings(\"ignore\")\n",
"random.seed(2025)\n",
"np.random.seed(2025)"
]
},
{
"cell_type": "markdown",
"metadata": {
"id": "pY4yCoIuaQqp"
},
"source": [
"### *b. Generate popularity scores based on rating (with some randomness) with a generate_popularity_score function*"
]
},
{
"cell_type": "code",
"execution_count": 30,
"metadata": {
"id": "mnd5hdAbaNjz"
},
"outputs": [],
"source": [
"def generate_popularity_score(rating):\n",
" base = {\"One\": 2, \"Two\": 3, \"Three\": 3, \"Four\": 4, \"Five\": 4}.get(rating, 3)\n",
" trend_factor = random.choices([-1, 0, 1], weights=[1, 3, 2])[0]\n",
" return int(np.clip(base + trend_factor, 1, 5))"
]
},
{
"cell_type": "markdown",
"metadata": {
"id": "n4-TaNTFgPak"
},
"source": [
"### *c. ✋🏻🛑⛔️ Run the function to create a \"popularity_score\" column from \"rating\"*"
]
},
{
"cell_type": "code",
"execution_count": 31,
"metadata": {
"id": "V-G3OCUCgR07"
},
"outputs": [],
"source": [
"df_books[\"popularity_score\"] = df_books[\"rating\"].apply(generate_popularity_score)"
]
},
{
"cell_type": "markdown",
"metadata": {
"id": "HnngRNTgacYt"
},
"source": [
"### *d. Decide on the sentiment_label based on the popularity score with a get_sentiment function*"
]
},
{
"cell_type": "code",
"execution_count": 32,
"metadata": {
"id": "kUtWmr8maZLZ"
},
"outputs": [],
"source": [
"def get_sentiment(popularity_score):\n",
" if popularity_score <= 2:\n",
" return \"negative\"\n",
" elif popularity_score == 3:\n",
" return \"neutral\"\n",
" else:\n",
" return \"positive\""
]
},
{
"cell_type": "markdown",
"metadata": {
"id": "HF9F9HIzgT7Z"
},
"source": [
"### *e. ✋🏻🛑⛔️ Run the function to create a \"sentiment_label\" column from \"popularity_score\"*"
]
},
{
"cell_type": "code",
"execution_count": 33,
"metadata": {
"id": "tafQj8_7gYCG"
},
"outputs": [],
"source": [
"df_books[\"sentiment_label\"] = df_books[\"popularity_score\"].apply(get_sentiment)"
]
},
{
"cell_type": "markdown",
"metadata": {
"id": "T8AdKkmASq9a"
},
"source": [
"## **4.** 📈 Generate synthetic book sales data of 18 months"
]
},
{
"cell_type": "markdown",
"metadata": {
"id": "OhXbdGD5fH0c"
},
"source": [
"### *a. Create a generate_sales_profit function that would generate sales patterns based on sentiment_label (with some randomness)*"
]
},
{
"cell_type": "code",
"execution_count": 34,
"metadata": {
"id": "qkVhYPXGbgEn"
},
"outputs": [],
"source": [
"def generate_sales_profile(sentiment):\n",
" months = pd.date_range(end=datetime.today(), periods=18, freq=\"M\")\n",
"\n",
" if sentiment == \"positive\":\n",
" base = random.randint(200, 300)\n",
" trend = np.linspace(base, base + random.randint(20, 60), len(months))\n",
" elif sentiment == \"negative\":\n",
" base = random.randint(20, 80)\n",
" trend = np.linspace(base, base - random.randint(10, 30), len(months))\n",
" else: # neutral\n",
" base = random.randint(80, 160)\n",
" trend = np.full(len(months), base + random.randint(-10, 10))\n",
"\n",
" seasonality = 10 * np.sin(np.linspace(0, 3 * np.pi, len(months)))\n",
" noise = np.random.normal(0, 5, len(months))\n",
" monthly_sales = np.clip(trend + seasonality + noise, a_min=0, a_max=None).astype(int)\n",
"\n",
" return list(zip(months.strftime(\"%Y-%m\"), monthly_sales))"
]
},
{
"cell_type": "markdown",
"metadata": {
"id": "L2ak1HlcgoTe"
},
"source": [
"### *b. Run the function as part of building sales_data*"
]
},
{
"cell_type": "code",
"execution_count": 35,
"metadata": {
"id": "SlJ24AUafoDB"
},
"outputs": [],
"source": [
"sales_data = []\n",
"for _, row in df_books.iterrows():\n",
" records = generate_sales_profile(row[\"sentiment_label\"])\n",
" for month, units in records:\n",
" sales_data.append({\n",
" \"title\": row[\"title\"],\n",
" \"month\": month,\n",
" \"units_sold\": units,\n",
" \"sentiment_label\": row[\"sentiment_label\"]\n",
" })"
]
},
{
"cell_type": "markdown",
"metadata": {
"id": "4IXZKcCSgxnq"
},
"source": [
"### *c. ✋🏻🛑⛔️ Create a df_sales DataFrame from sales_data*"
]
},
{
"cell_type": "code",
"execution_count": 37,
"metadata": {
"id": "wcN6gtiZg-ws"
},
"outputs": [],
"source": [
"df_sales = pd.DataFrame(sales_data)"
]
},
{
"cell_type": "markdown",
"metadata": {
"id": "EhIjz9WohAmZ"
},
"source": [
"### *d. Save df_sales as synthetic_sales_data.csv & view first few lines*"
]
},
{
"cell_type": "code",
"execution_count": 38,
"metadata": {
"colab": {
"base_uri": "https://localhost:8080/"
},
"id": "MzbZvLcAhGaH",
"outputId": "312074f9-b3dc-440e-a0e0-e48642fbd8ca"
},
"outputs": [
{
"output_type": "stream",
"name": "stdout",
"text": [
" title month units_sold sentiment_label\n",
"0 A Light in the Attic 2024-09 79 neutral\n",
"1 A Light in the Attic 2024-10 88 neutral\n",
"2 A Light in the Attic 2024-11 81 neutral\n",
"3 A Light in the Attic 2024-12 86 neutral\n",
"4 A Light in the Attic 2025-01 87 neutral\n"
]
}
],
"source": [
"df_sales.to_csv(\"synthetic_sales_data.csv\", index=False)\n",
"\n",
"print(df_sales.head())"
]
},
{
"cell_type": "markdown",
"metadata": {
"id": "7g9gqBgQMtJn"
},
"source": [
"## **5.** 🎯 Generate synthetic customer reviews"
]
},
{
"cell_type": "markdown",
"metadata": {
"id": "Gi4y9M9KuDWx"
},
"source": [
"### *a. ✋🏻🛑⛔️ Ask ChatGPT to create a list of 50 distinct generic book review texts for the sentiment labels \"positive\", \"neutral\", and \"negative\" called synthetic_reviews_by_sentiment*"
]
},
{
"cell_type": "code",
"execution_count": 40,
"metadata": {
"id": "b3cd2a50"
},
"outputs": [],
"source": [
"synthetic_reviews_by_sentiment = {\n",
" \"positive\": [\n",
" \"A compelling and heartwarming read that stayed with me long after I finished.\",\n",
" \"Brilliantly written! The characters were unforgettable and the plot was engaging.\",\n",
" \"One of the best books I've read this year — inspiring and emotionally rich.\",\n",
" \"A masterpiece of storytelling. Every page felt purposeful and alive.\",\n",
" \"I couldn't put it down. The pacing was perfect and the ending left me breathless.\",\n",
" \"An absolute gem. The author has a gift for making you care deeply about every character.\",\n",
" \"Beautifully crafted. The prose is lyrical and the themes resonate deeply.\",\n",
" \"A refreshing and original story that exceeded all my expectations.\",\n",
" \"Utterly captivating from the first page to the last. A must-read.\",\n",
" \"The world-building was extraordinary — I felt completely immersed.\",\n",
" \"This book changed the way I see the world. Profound and thought-provoking.\",\n",
" \"A joy to read. Witty, warm, and full of heart.\",\n",
" \"I laughed, I cried, and I didn't want it to end. Truly special.\",\n",
" \"The character development was exceptional — I grew to love them all.\",\n",
" \"A beautifully told story with depth, nuance, and genuine emotional impact.\",\n",
" \"One of those rare books that feels like it was written just for you.\",\n",
" \"Gripping, intelligent, and deeply moving. Highly recommend.\",\n",
" \"The writing is sharp and confident. A truly impressive debut.\",\n",
" \"I've recommended this to everyone I know. It's just that good.\",\n",
" \"An uplifting and unforgettable story that restores your faith in humanity.\",\n",
" \"Every chapter pulled me deeper in. I read the whole thing in one sitting.\",\n",
" \"The dialogue felt so real and natural — the characters jumped off the page.\",\n",
" \"A powerful narrative with a message that will stay with me for years.\",\n",
" \"Simply wonderful. Funny, touching, and beautifully observed.\",\n",
" \"A rare find — a book that is both entertaining and genuinely meaningful.\",\n",
" \"The plot twists were stunning. I never saw them coming but they felt earned.\",\n",
" \"Rich in detail and atmosphere. The author clearly did their research.\",\n",
" \"An emotional rollercoaster in the best possible way.\",\n",
" \"Flawlessly executed. This is exactly what great fiction should feel like.\",\n",
" \"A brilliant exploration of the human condition, told with grace and insight.\",\n",
" \"I finished this with a huge smile on my face. Pure reading pleasure.\",\n",
" \"Warm, wise, and wonderfully written. A new favourite.\",\n",
" \"The kind of book that reminds you why you love reading.\",\n",
" \"Exceptional storytelling — complex, compassionate, and completely absorbing.\"\n",
" ],\n",
" \"neutral\": [\n",
" \"An average book — not great, but not bad either.\",\n",
" \"Some parts really stood out, others felt a bit flat.\",\n",
" \"It was okay overall. A decent way to pass the time.\",\n",
" \"Interesting enough premise, but the execution was a bit uneven.\",\n",
" \"I enjoyed parts of it, though it didn't quite live up to the hype.\",\n",
" \"A solid read, but nothing I'd rush to recommend.\",\n",
" \"The story had potential, but it felt like it never fully delivered.\",\n",
" \"Not bad, not great. I finished it, which counts for something.\",\n",
" \"Some chapters were genuinely gripping; others dragged on a bit.\",\n",
" \"A competent book. Well-written in places, forgettable in others.\",\n",
" \"It kept my interest without ever truly exciting me.\",\n",
" \"A middle-of-the-road read — pleasant but unmemorable.\",\n",
" \"The writing was fine. The story was fine. Overall, just fine.\",\n",
" \"I can see why others loved it, even if it didn't click for me personally.\",\n",
" \"Has its moments, but also has its lulls. A mixed bag.\",\n",
" \"Worth reading if you're a fan of the genre, but it won't blow you away.\",\n",
" \"I liked the concept more than the execution.\",\n",
" \"A reasonable effort. I don't regret reading it, but I wouldn't reread it.\",\n",
" \"The first half was stronger than the second.\",\n",
" \"Enjoyable in a lightweight way. Nothing that will linger long.\",\n",
" \"Not particularly original, but competently done.\",\n",
" \"A functional story that does what it sets out to do, nothing more.\",\n",
" \"The characters were likeable enough, if not especially memorable.\",\n",
" \"It passed the time pleasantly. No strong feelings either way.\",\n",
" \"Somewhere between a 3 and a 4 out of 5 — solidly average.\",\n",
" \"Some good ideas here, but they weren't fully developed.\",\n",
" \"The plot moved along, though I never felt urgently compelled to keep reading.\",\n",
" \"A book that plays it safe — comforting but not particularly challenging.\",\n",
" \"Decent writing, predictable story. A passable read.\",\n",
" \"I'd neither seek out this author again nor actively avoid them.\",\n",
" \"It scratched the itch for light reading, without being particularly memorable.\",\n",
" \"Readable and inoffensive, if not especially inspiring.\",\n",
" \"The ending felt a little too neat, but the journey was okay.\"\n",
" ],\n",
" \"negative\": [\n",
" \"I struggled to get through this one — it just didn't grab me.\",\n",
" \"The plot was confusing and the characters felt underdeveloped.\",\n",
" \"Disappointing. I had high hopes, but they weren't met.\",\n",
" \"I forced myself to finish it but honestly wish I hadn't bothered.\",\n",
" \"The pacing was painfully slow and I found myself skipping pages.\",\n",
" \"The characters were flat and I couldn't connect with any of them.\",\n",
" \"Overhyped and underwhelming. Not sure what all the fuss is about.\",\n",
" \"The writing felt clunky and the dialogue was unconvincing.\",\n",
" \"I lost the plot entirely around chapter five and never recovered.\",\n",
" \"A promising premise completely wasted by poor execution.\",\n",
" \"Tedious and repetitive. The story went in circles.\",\n",
" \"I kept waiting for it to get interesting. It never did.\",\n",
" \"The ending was a massive letdown after an already slow build.\",\n",
" \"I found the main character deeply unlikeable and hard to root for.\",\n",
" \"Far too long for the story it was trying to tell.\",\n",
" \"The world-building was confusing and the rules kept changing.\",\n",
" \"I've read better books in the same genre that cost half the price.\",\n",
" \"Felt like a first draft. Could have used a much stronger edit.\",\n",
" \"The tone was inconsistent — I couldn't tell if it was trying to be funny or serious.\",\n",
" \"Not for me at all. I abandoned it at the halfway mark.\",\n",
" \"The prose was purple and overwrought. Less would have been more.\",\n",
" \"I found the themes heavy-handed and the message preachy.\",\n",
" \"Predictable from page one. Nothing surprised or delighted me.\",\n",
" \"The secondary characters were more interesting than the lead, which was a problem.\",\n",
" \"A real struggle to finish. I persisted out of stubbornness, not enjoyment.\",\n",
" \"The plot holes were too large to ignore and broke my immersion completely.\",\n",
" \"Felt generic and derivative. I've seen this story told much better elsewhere.\",\n",
" \"The romance subplot felt forced and took away from the main story.\",\n",
" \"Poorly structured — the story jumped around in a way that felt chaotic.\",\n",
" \"I didn't care what happened to any of the characters by the end.\",\n",
" \"The humour fell flat for me throughout. More cringeworthy than funny.\",\n",
" \"A disappointment from start to finish. I won't be reading the sequel.\",\n",
" \"Too much telling and not enough showing. A basic craft issue.\"\n",
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"### *b. Generate 10 reviews per book using random sampling from the corresponding 50*"
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"review_rows = []\n",
"for _, row in df_books.iterrows():\n",
" title = row['title']\n",
" sentiment_label = row['sentiment_label']\n",
" review_pool = synthetic_reviews_by_sentiment[sentiment_label]\n",
" sampled_reviews = random.sample(review_pool, 10)\n",
" for review_text in sampled_reviews:\n",
" review_rows.append({\n",
" \"title\": title,\n",
" \"sentiment_label\": sentiment_label,\n",
" \"review_text\": review_text,\n",
" \"rating\": row['rating'],\n",
" \"popularity_score\": row['popularity_score']\n",
" })"
]
},
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"metadata": {
"id": "bmJMXF-Bukdm"
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"source": [
"### *c. Create the final dataframe df_reviews & save it as synthetic_book_reviews.csv*"
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"cell_type": "code",
"execution_count": 42,
"metadata": {
"id": "ZUKUqZsuumsp"
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"source": [
"df_reviews = pd.DataFrame(review_rows)\n",
"df_reviews.to_csv(\"synthetic_book_reviews.csv\", index=False)"
]
},
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"cell_type": "markdown",
"source": [
"### *c. inputs for R*"
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"output_type": "stream",
"name": "stdout",
"text": [
"✅ Wrote synthetic_title_level_features.csv\n",
"✅ Wrote synthetic_monthly_revenue_series.csv\n"
]
}
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"import numpy as np\n",
"\n",
"def _safe_num(s):\n",
" return pd.to_numeric(\n",
" pd.Series(s).astype(str).str.replace(r\"[^0-9.]\", \"\", regex=True),\n",
" errors=\"coerce\"\n",
" )\n",
"\n",
"# --- Clean book metadata (price/rating) ---\n",
"df_books_r = df_books.copy()\n",
"if \"price\" in df_books_r.columns:\n",
" df_books_r[\"price\"] = _safe_num(df_books_r[\"price\"])\n",
"if \"rating\" in df_books_r.columns:\n",
" df_books_r[\"rating\"] = _safe_num(df_books_r[\"rating\"])\n",
"\n",
"df_books_r[\"title\"] = df_books_r[\"title\"].astype(str).str.strip()\n",
"\n",
"# --- Clean sales ---\n",
"df_sales_r = df_sales.copy()\n",
"df_sales_r[\"title\"] = df_sales_r[\"title\"].astype(str).str.strip()\n",
"df_sales_r[\"month\"] = pd.to_datetime(df_sales_r[\"month\"], errors=\"coerce\")\n",
"df_sales_r[\"units_sold\"] = _safe_num(df_sales_r[\"units_sold\"])\n",
"\n",
"# --- Clean reviews ---\n",
"df_reviews_r = df_reviews.copy()\n",
"df_reviews_r[\"title\"] = df_reviews_r[\"title\"].astype(str).str.strip()\n",
"df_reviews_r[\"sentiment_label\"] = df_reviews_r[\"sentiment_label\"].astype(str).str.lower().str.strip()\n",
"if \"rating\" in df_reviews_r.columns:\n",
" df_reviews_r[\"rating\"] = _safe_num(df_reviews_r[\"rating\"])\n",
"if \"popularity_score\" in df_reviews_r.columns:\n",
" df_reviews_r[\"popularity_score\"] = _safe_num(df_reviews_r[\"popularity_score\"])\n",
"\n",
"# --- Sentiment shares per title (from reviews) ---\n",
"sent_counts = (\n",
" df_reviews_r.groupby([\"title\", \"sentiment_label\"])\n",
" .size()\n",
" .unstack(fill_value=0)\n",
")\n",
"for lab in [\"positive\", \"neutral\", \"negative\"]:\n",
" if lab not in sent_counts.columns:\n",
" sent_counts[lab] = 0\n",
"\n",
"sent_counts[\"total_reviews\"] = sent_counts[[\"positive\", \"neutral\", \"negative\"]].sum(axis=1)\n",
"den = sent_counts[\"total_reviews\"].replace(0, np.nan)\n",
"sent_counts[\"share_positive\"] = sent_counts[\"positive\"] / den\n",
"sent_counts[\"share_neutral\"] = sent_counts[\"neutral\"] / den\n",
"sent_counts[\"share_negative\"] = sent_counts[\"negative\"] / den\n",
"sent_counts = sent_counts.reset_index()\n",
"\n",
"# --- Sales aggregation per title ---\n",
"sales_by_title = (\n",
" df_sales_r.dropna(subset=[\"title\"])\n",
" .groupby(\"title\", as_index=False)\n",
" .agg(\n",
" months_observed=(\"month\", \"nunique\"),\n",
" avg_units_sold=(\"units_sold\", \"mean\"),\n",
" total_units_sold=(\"units_sold\", \"sum\"),\n",
" )\n",
")\n",
"\n",
"# --- Title-level features (join sales + books + sentiment) ---\n",
"df_title = (\n",
" sales_by_title\n",
" .merge(df_books_r[[\"title\", \"price\", \"rating\"]], on=\"title\", how=\"left\")\n",
" .merge(sent_counts[[\"title\", \"share_positive\", \"share_neutral\", \"share_negative\", \"total_reviews\"]],\n",
" on=\"title\", how=\"left\")\n",
")\n",
"\n",
"df_title[\"avg_revenue\"] = df_title[\"avg_units_sold\"] * df_title[\"price\"]\n",
"df_title[\"total_revenue\"] = df_title[\"total_units_sold\"] * df_title[\"price\"]\n",
"\n",
"df_title.to_csv(\"synthetic_title_level_features.csv\", index=False)\n",
"print(\"✅ Wrote synthetic_title_level_features.csv\")\n",
"\n",
"# --- Monthly revenue series (proxy: units_sold * price) ---\n",
"monthly_rev = (\n",
" df_sales_r.merge(df_books_r[[\"title\", \"price\"]], on=\"title\", how=\"left\")\n",
")\n",
"monthly_rev[\"revenue\"] = monthly_rev[\"units_sold\"] * monthly_rev[\"price\"]\n",
"\n",
"df_monthly = (\n",
" monthly_rev.dropna(subset=[\"month\"])\n",
" .groupby(\"month\", as_index=False)[\"revenue\"]\n",
" .sum()\n",
" .rename(columns={\"revenue\": \"total_revenue\"})\n",
" .sort_values(\"month\")\n",
")\n",
"# if revenue is all NA (e.g., missing price), fallback to units_sold as a teaching proxy\n",
"if df_monthly[\"total_revenue\"].notna().sum() == 0:\n",
" df_monthly = (\n",
" df_sales_r.dropna(subset=[\"month\"])\n",
" .groupby(\"month\", as_index=False)[\"units_sold\"]\n",
" .sum()\n",
" .rename(columns={\"units_sold\": \"total_revenue\"})\n",
" .sort_values(\"month\")\n",
" )\n",
"\n",
"df_monthly[\"month\"] = pd.to_datetime(df_monthly[\"month\"], errors=\"coerce\").dt.strftime(\"%Y-%m-%d\")\n",
"df_monthly.to_csv(\"synthetic_monthly_revenue_series.csv\", index=False)\n",
"print(\"✅ Wrote synthetic_monthly_revenue_series.csv\")\n"
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"### *d. ✋🏻🛑⛔️ View the first few lines*"
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