Messy datasets don't test your Excel skills.
They test your patience, detective skills, and ability to not scream at the screen.
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nullFill(X, Y) — Replace NULL values without mutating the original! 🛡️
nullFill(x, 0) returns a new object — the original is untouched. Pass a same-length vector as Y for position-matched fills. For in-place filling, use nullFill!.
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mcount(X, window, [minPeriods=1]) — Count non-NULL values per rolling window! 🔢
mcount(x, 3) returns valid element count at each position. Pair with mavg/mstd to check data density before calculations.
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Data cleaning is where real analytics begins. Missing values, duplicates, inconsistent formats, outliers, and invalid records can destroy dashboards and ML models if ignored. Strong analysts spend more time preparing data than building visuals. #DataCleaning#DataAnalytics#Python#SQL#MachineLearning
Today I practiced pasting only values to strip out messy formulas, and transposing columns into rows instantly.
It’s a total lifesaver for restructuring messy reports.
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