CHAPTER 23
Beginner
Statistical Analysis with Pandas and NumPy
Updated: May 18, 2026
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# CHAPTER 23
Statistical Analysis with Pandas & NumPy
1. Chapter Introduction
Statistics is the mathematical foundation of data science. This chapter applies descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, hypothesis testing basics, and distribution fitting using Pandas and NumPy — no separate statistics library required for fundamentals.2. Descriptive Statistics
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3. Correlation Analysis
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4. Hypothesis Testing Basics
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5. Confidence Intervals
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6. Common Mistakes
- Confusing correlation with causation: A high correlation between two variables does NOT mean one causes the other.
- Using t-test on non-normal data: For non-normal distributions or small samples with non-normal data, use non-parametric tests like Mann-Whitney U.
7. MCQs
Question 1
Mean is most affected by?
Question 2
Median is preferred when?
Question 3
Pearson r of -0.85 means?
Question 4
P-value < 0.05 typically means?
Question 5
stats.ttestrel() is for?
Question 6
Standard error (SE) measures?
Question 7
Chi-square test is for?
Question 8
Bootstrap CI is useful when?
Question 9
Kurtosis measures?
Question 10
IQR (Interquartile Range) is?
8. Interview Questions
- Q: What is the difference between correlation and causation?
- Q: When would you use a Mann-Whitney test instead of a t-test?
9. Summary
Statistical analysis in Python: descriptive stats (mean, std, skew, kurtosis), Pearson/Spearman correlation, hypothesis testing (ttestind, ttestrel, chi2contingency), and confidence intervals. Always validate assumptions (normality, equal variance) before applying parametric tests.