Lab 1: Introduction to Data Science Using Python
Objective:
- Introduce students to the basics of Python programming
- Use simple data structures
- Perform basic data analysis using Pandas and NumPy
Instructions for Students:
1. Use Jupyter Notebook or Google Colab
2. Submit the notebook file with output.
3. Try to understand each line of code, and write comments in your own words.
Lab Tasks:
Task 1: Introduction to Python
Print your name, branch, and favorite programming language.
print("Name: Hrishabh Prajapati")
print("Branch: CSE")
print("Favorite Language: Python")
Task 2: Basic Data Structures
Create a list of 5 programming languages and print them using a loop.
languages = ['Python', 'Java', 'C++', 'JavaScript', 'SQL']
for lang in languages:
print(lang)
Task 3: Working with NumPy
Import NumPy and create a 1D array of 10 numbers. Find its mean and standard deviation.
import numpy as np
data = np.array([10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100])
print("Mean:", np.mean(data))
print("Standard Deviation:", np.std(data))
Task 4: Basic Pandas
Create a DataFrame with 3 columns: Name, Age, and City. Add 5 rows.
import pandas as pd
data = {
'Name': ['Amit', 'Sita', 'Ravi', 'Priya', 'John'],
'Age': [21, 22, 20, 23, 21],
'City': ['Kanpur', 'Delhi', 'Lucknow', 'Mumbai', 'Pune']
}
df = pd.DataFrame(data)
print(df)
Task 5: Summary Statistics
Print the average age of students in the DataFrame.
print("Average Age:", df['Age'].mean())
Bonus Task (Optional):
Import the inbuilt dataset iris from sklearn.datasets and print first 5 rows.
from sklearn.datasets import load_iris
import pandas as pd
iris = load_iris()
df_iris = pd.DataFrame(data=iris.data, columns=iris.feature_names)
print(df_iris.head())
Expected Outcomes:
- Students get comfortable with Python syntax
- They understand how to work with basic data types and structures
- They are introduced to key libraries used in Data Science
Submission Format:
- File Name: Lab1_Intro_to_DS_<RollNumber>.ipynb
- Submit via: Google Classroom / Email / LMS (as decided by instructor)
