Types of Data
Numerical, categorical, and time-series data.
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Types of Data
Understanding the types of data is essential for working with datasets effectively. In this lesson, we’ll explore three key types of data: numerical, categorical, and time-series.
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Numerical Data
Numerical data represents numbers and can be either:
- Discrete: Whole numbers like
1, 2, 3. - Continuous: Numbers with decimals like
3.14, 7.89.
Examples: Age, temperature, and income.