Learn Python for Data Analysis with NumPy and Pandas
Build a Python foundation
Variables, lists, dictionaries, conditions, loops, and functions help break analysis into manageable steps. Clear names and small functions make scripts easier to understand and reuse.
Inspect data with Pandas
A DataFrame represents tabular data. Check dimensions, columns, types, and sample rows. Convert dates and numbers to suitable types, then inspect missing values and duplicates.
Clean and transform
Standardize text, filter records, create calculated columns, group data, and combine files. Check each transformation with row counts and totals. NumPy supports numeric calculations and operations on arrays.
Explore and explain
Use summaries and simple charts to investigate patterns. A notebook combines code, output, and notes so others can follow the workflow. Confirm each result answers the original question and record assumptions.
Practice
Load a sales CSV with Pandas, inspect its structure, check missing values, parse dates, calculate revenue from quantity and unit price, and group by category and month. Compare grouped and overall totals, then describe one pattern to investigate.