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Pandas is a Python library for data manipulation and analysis.
Example import: `import pandas as pd`

Pandas library in Python

Pandas Documentation

The key data structure pandas supports, which is basically like a spreadsheet table with rows and named columns.

It is also called a 2 dimensional data structure

Pandas Dataframe

What does the following code do?

The Pandas Library allows the user to analyze big data and make an educated conclusion on statistical data. (i.e data sets)

Pandas - What is it Useful?

If Python and PIP are already installed on your computer then simply do the following in the terminal:

- pip install pandas

If not, then simply check out the Anaconda Documentation for how to set up .

https://docs.continuum.io/anaconda/install/



Installation of Pandas

What will the code output?

Pandas uses the plot() to create diagrams but Python Pyplot to actually display the digram.

To get started :
- import pandas as pd
- import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
- import seaborn as sns

Pandas Plotting

Pandas provides a large suite of functions designed for exploratory analysis and data manipulation. These include:
- Pivot Tables
- Multi-Indexing
- Merging / Concatenation
- Date-Time
- Visualization
- Sub-Sets

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