# Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA)
## What is EDA?
Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) is the process of **analyzing and summarizing datasets**
to uncover patterns, relationships, and anomalies before applying machine learning models.
It involves visualizing and interpreting data to **make informed decisions**.
## Importance of EDA
- **Identifies missing values and outliers**
- **Detects trends and correlations in data**
- **Helps choose the right machine learning algorithms**
- **Prepares data for predictive modeling**
## Key EDA Techniques
1. **Descriptive Statistics** – Mean, median, standard deviation, and percentiles.
2. **Data Visualization** – Histograms, scatter plots, box plots, and heatmaps.
3. **Correlation Analysis** – Identifies relationships between variables.
4. **Feature Selection** – Choosing the most relevant variables.
5. **Outlier Detection** – Identifying anomalies in data.
EDA is a crucial step that allows data scientists to **gain deeper insights before model
building**.