4.4 - Reading External Data
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Practice Questions
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What command is used to read a CSV file into a Pandas DataFrame?
💡 Hint: Think about the function we use to load external data.
What does the head() function do?
💡 Hint: It's often used to get a glimpse of the data.
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What function is used to load a CSV file into a DataFrame?
💡 Hint: Remember, it starts with 'read' and includes 'csv'.
True or False: The head() function can be used to view the last few rows of a DataFrame.
💡 Hint: Think about the direction in which these functions point.
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Given a CSV file named 'sales_data.csv', write Python code that reads the file into a DataFrame and prints both the first and last five rows.
💡 Hint: What two methods do we use to inspect both sides of the dataset?
If you read a CSV file containing missing values, outline steps you would take using Pandas to handle these values effectively after loading the data.
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of missing values in your analysis.
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