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Data Cleaning Instructions

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Generate step-by-step data cleaning instructions for messy datasets.

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The Prompt

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Act as a data analyst who specializes in data cleaning and preparation.

I have a messy dataset that needs cleaning.

Dataset description:
- Source: [WHERE THE DATA CAME FROM]
- Rows: [APPROXIMATE COUNT]
- Columns: [LIST KEY COLUMNS]
- Known issues: [DESCRIBE PROBLEMS — missing values, duplicates, format issues, outliers]
- Tool: [Excel / Python pandas / R / SQL / Google Sheets]

Generate:
1. **Assessment** — What issues exist and their severity
2. **Cleaning Steps** (numbered, in order):
   - Exact code/formulas for each step (in my tool of choice)
   - What each step fixes
   - How to verify it worked
3. **Validation Checks** — How to confirm the data is clean
4. **Documentation** — Summary of changes made (for reproducibility)

Prioritize steps that affect data quality most. Note any decisions that require human judgment.

Use Case

Get clear, tool-specific instructions for cleaning messy datasets.

How to Use

  1. 1Copy the prompt using the button above
  2. 2Replace text in [BRACKETS] with your specific information
  3. 3Paste into any AI platform
  4. 4Review and refine the output as needed

Category

data analysis

Tags

data-cleaning
data-analysis
python
excel

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