It seems like in today's digital age, we are constantly collecting and storing vast amounts of data in various formats such as spreadsheets, databases, and tables.
In IS101, chapter 5.9.3 Table Customization video, I learned how to remove duplicate information from my tables. Doing so is essential for maintaining data accuracy and quality, plus it saves time. Duplicate data refers to multiple entries of the same data in a dataset. This can be problematic for lots of reasons and can negatively impact data analysis.
In my opinion, one of the primary reasons for removing duplicate information from your tables and spreadsheets is to maintain data accuracy. I remember one time, I kept scratching my head thinking why are the calculations wrong with my monthly budget worksheet and I then found the culprit, a duplicate data entry that was entered when I imported data from a different application. I don't have to tell you that I wasted time trying to sort through data and trying to identify duplicates and YES! I deleted them manually.
I now audit my datasets to identify and remove duplicate information. Another lesson learned!
Very glad to hear 5.9.3 Table Customization helped you remove duplicate information from a table ^_^
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing an excellent real-life example of how a lesson from IS101 is impacting your future :-)
Audit = clean data in, clean results out!
Taking a class like this not only helps us but also points out all the time wasted we have spent doing the things the hard way!
ReplyDeleteSuch a thoughtful function! The function of removing duplicate data did surprise me.
ReplyDeleteYes, super important when it comes to datasets! I never thought it was a critical step but it certainly is!
ReplyDeleteOh man, I'm curious to know how many hours were lost! That is so frustrating, i'm really happy to know you were able to get something out of this lesson moving forward!
ReplyDeleteThis is a straightforward way to get rid of any duplicate content without deleting them entirely; instead, the Advanced filter option hides your duplicates from your dataset.
ReplyDeleteIt's important to ensure that there is no duplicate information it could certainly throw data off, data accuracy is important.
ReplyDeleteYou bring up an important point about the significance of removing duplicate information from tables and spreadsheets. By doing so, you can ensure data accuracy and maintain the quality of your datasets. This practice not only saves time but also contributes to more reliable and effective data analysis.
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