3 Ways to Deal with Outliers or Missing Values in a Data Set

Previously, I shared about 3 techniques you can use to clean a data set.

Now, let me share with you 3 ways in dealing with outliers or missing values in a data set.

  1. Removing outliers. One common way to deal with outliers in a data set is to simply remove them from the analysis. This can be done by identifying and filtering out extreme values that fall outside of a certain range or that are statistically significant.
  2. Imputing missing values. Another common approach to dealing with missing values in a data set is to use statistical techniques to estimate or impute the missing values. This can involve using the mean or median of the available data, or using more advanced techniques such as regression or clustering to make predictions.
  3. Using robust methods. In some cases, it may not be appropriate to simply remove outliers or impute missing values, especially if doing so could introduce bias or distort the analysis. In these situations, it may be better to use more robust statistical methods that are less sensitive to the presence of outliers or missing values. Examples of such methods include the median absolute deviation and the interquartile range.

Overall, the best approach to dealing with outliers or missing values in a dataset will depend on the specific circumstances and the goals of the analysis. It may be necessary to use a combination of these approaches in order to effectively clean and prepare the data for analysis.

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