Basic Data Analysis Project in
Python
Using CSV Files to Explore Data
Introduction
• What is Data Analysis?
– Data Analysis involves inspecting, cleaning, and
visualizing data.
– CSV (Comma-Separated Values) is a common file
format for storing data.
– Python offers libraries like Pandas and Matplotlib
for easy data analysis.
Step 1: Loading and Viewing Data
• Use Pandas to load and view the dataset:
– import pandas as pd
– data = pd.read_csv('sample_data.csv')
– print([Link]())
– Explore the structure of the dataset with
[Link]().
Step 2: Data Analysis
• Perform basic analysis to understand the
dataset:
– Generate summary statistics with [Link]().
– Check for missing values using [Link]().sum().
– Filter rows based on conditions (e.g.,
data[data['Score'] > 50]).
Step 3: Data Visualization
• Create visual representations of the data:
– Histogram: data['Column_Name'].hist().
– Scatter Plot: [Link](data['Column_X'],
data['Column_Y']).
– Bar Chart: Use groupby and plot methods for
aggregations.
Exercises for Practice
• Apply your skills with the following tasks:
– 1. Load a CSV file and print the first 10 rows.
– 2. Find and handle missing values in the dataset.
– 3. Calculate average, minimum, and maximum
values of a column.
– 4. Create a bar chart showing average scores per
city.
Applications of Data Analysis
• Where can these skills be used?
– 1. Understanding customer behavior through sales
data.
– 2. Analyzing student performance in educational
settings.
– 3. Exploring trends in financial data for better
decision-making.
– 4. Preparing datasets for machine learning
models.
Thank You!
• Keep practicing to master data analysis with
Python!