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Getting Started with Pandas

YOUR FIRST STEP TOWARD DATA ANALYSIS IN PYTHON


What is Pandas?
Definition: Pandas is a Python library used for working with structured data.

Key Features:
◦ Easy-to-use tools for data cleaning, analysis, and transformation.
◦ Supports working with data in tables (like Excel).

Why the Name "Pandas?": Comes from "Panel Data," which means multi-
dimensional data.
Why Learn Pandas?
Important for Machine Learning and Data Science:
◦ Helps clean and prepare data for analysis.
◦ Makes exploring data faster and easier.

Saves Time:
◦ Automates repetitive tasks.
◦ Works efficiently with large datasets.
Pandas in Python and Machine Learning
Python Integration: Works well with libraries like NumPy and Matplotlib.
Machine Learning Use Cases:
◦ Load datasets (CSV, Excel, etc.).
◦ Clean missing or messy data.
◦ Prepare features for models.

Example:
Pandas Data Structures
• Series: A one-dimensional array with labels (like a column).

• Data Frame: A two-dimensional table with rows and columns.


Series Example
What is a Series?
Like a list, A Pandas Series is like a column in a table.
It is a one-dimensional array holding data of any type.
Example:

import pandas as pd
a = [1, 7, 2]
myvar = pd.Series(a)
print(myvar)
Series Example
Labels also possible
Like a list, but with labels.

Example:
DataFrame Example
What is a DataFrame?
◦ A table with rows and columns.
Example:

Output:
Loading and Exploring Data
Load a CSV File:

View Data:
Loading and Exploring Data
Load a CSV File:

View Data:
Cleaning Data
Handle Missing Values:

Remove Duplicates:
Transforming Data
Create New Columns:

Filter Data:

Group Data:
Real-World Example: Weather Dataset
Load the data:

Analyse temperature trends:

Filter for extreme conditions:

Export the filtered data:

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