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EDA: GOOGLE
SHEETS VS PANDAS

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Hi Connections! 👋
Today, we're comparing two
popular tools for data analysis -
Google Sheets and Pandas.

Both have their strengths, but

when should you use each one?
Let's dive in!

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Google Sheets - The Accessible and

Collaborative Tool
Google Sheets is a web-based spreadsheet
program that's free to use. It's great for small
datasets and allows for real-time collaboration.

For example, if you're working on a project with a

team and need to share your findings quickly,
Google Sheets is a great choice.

You can create pivot tables, use formulas, and

even create simple visualizations.

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Pandas - The Powerhouse of Data

Analysis
It is a Python library designed for data
manipulation and analysis.

It's perfect for larger datasets and more complex

analyses.

For instance, if you're working with a large

dataset and need to perform complex
transformations, Pandas is the way to go. You
can filter data, group it, and even merge multiple
datasets together.

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Example

Let's consider a hypothetical dataset of a small

company's employee records. The dataset
includes the following columns: EmployeeID,
Name, Age, Department, Position, and Salary.

Here are five different examples of data

analysis using both Google Sheets and Pandas:

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1. Finding the Average Salary

Google Sheets:

Output: 54000

Pandas:

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2. Filtering Employees Based on Age

Google Sheets:

Pandas

3 Mike Davis 45 Sales

8 Jessica Taylor 42 Marketing

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3. Finding the Highest Paid Employee

Google Sheets:

Pandas

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4. Counting Employees in Each

Department
Google Sheets:

Pandas

Department count EmployeeID

HR 4

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5. Finding the Average Salary per

Department
Google Sheets:

Pandas

DEPARTMENT AVG SALARY

HR 50750

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So, Which One Should You Choose?

The answer depends on your specific needs. If

you're working with a small dataset and need to
collaborate with others, Google Sheets is a
great option.

However, if you're dealing with a large dataset

or need to perform complex analyses, Pandas is
the better choice.

Remember, the best tool is the one that

effectively meets your needs and helps you
achieve your goals.

What are your experiences with Google Sheets

and Pandas?

Share your thoughts in the comments below! 💬

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