Lol I feel you on the "dataset or data set" confusion—both are fine, but I usually just say dataset for sanity’s sake.
My process?
1. Drop duplicates (pandas’ `drop_duplicates()` is a lifesaver).
2. Standardize text (like making all caps lowercase).
3. Handle missing data—either fill or drop, depends on the analysis.
If Python feels overwhelming, try Google Sheets or Excel with their built-in functions. Not as powerful, but way friendlier for beginners.
My process?
1. Drop duplicates (pandas’ `drop_duplicates()` is a lifesaver).
2. Standardize text (like making all caps lowercase).
3. Handle missing data—either fill or drop, depends on the analysis.
If Python feels overwhelming, try Google Sheets or Excel with their built-in functions. Not as powerful, but way friendlier for beginners.