What is Data Wrangling
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Ever felt like your data is speaking an alien language? In this episode of The Analytics Pod, we unravel the mysteries of data wrangling and cleaning. Learn why it’s crucial to tidy up your datasets, how to handle missing values and outliers, and the best practices for ensuring your data is reliable and ready for analysis.
From understanding common pitfalls—like mismatched date formats and bizarre placeholders—to leveraging powerful tools (pandas in Python, dplyr in R, and more), we walk you through every essential step. Think of it as spring cleaning for your spreadsheets, guaranteed to make your analytics journey smoother.
Helpful Resources & Links
- Official pandas Documentation: pandas.pydata.org/docs
- R’s tidyr Package: tidyr.tidyverse.org
- Git Version Control Basics: git-scm.com/doc
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Tune in to learn how to transform messy data into a goldmine of insights—and never wrestle with rogue rows and mysterious missing values again!
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