Overview of dataset
Learn about datasets, their format, and how to work with .csv files of datasets.
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A dataset is the collection of data. In the case of tabular data, a dataset is arranged in tables. Each column in a table represents a variable, and each row acts as a record of the data.
Example dataset
Below, we can see a very basic medical chart created by a doctor to keep the information of patients.
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Medical information in tabular form
Notice that the chart has three columns:
- Name
- Age
- Weight
The chart has six rows. The first row of the chart holds Carol, 21, and 55 kg. Instead of writing, Carol is ...