Automated Data Cleaning Tool

Guinevere Tavares

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Starting at

$

30

About this service

Summary

I can develop an Excel tool that automates the cleaning of messy data, such as removing duplicates, correcting formatting errors, and standardizing text. This ensures your dataset is ready for analysis with minimal manual effort.

Process

1. Information Gathering and Initial Review
Receive the raw dataset and any specific cleaning requirements from the client. Conduct an initial review to understand the scope of inconsistencies, errors, and duplicate entries.
2. Design and Development of Cleaning Scripts
Develop Excel macros and formulas tailored to the client’s needs, focusing on automating tasks such as duplicate removal, standardization, and error detection.
3. Testing and Refinement
Run the cleaning scripts on the dataset, testing for accuracy and effectiveness. Make any necessary adjustments to ensure the tool works smoothly across different data scenarios.
4. Final Data Cleaning and Reporting
Apply the final cleaning process to the entire dataset, generating a clean and standardized Excel file. Prepare a summary report detailing the changes made and the methodology used.
5. Presentation and Walkthrough
Deliver the cleaned dataset and the automated cleaning tool to the client. Provide a step-by-step walkthrough on how to use the tool, ensuring they can apply it to future datasets independently.

FAQs

  • What types of data inconsistencies can your tool handle?

    The tool addresses duplicates, formatting errors, missing values, and standardization issues, ensuring your dataset is clean and consistent.

  • How long will it take to complete the data cleaning process?

    The initial setup and testing will take a few days, with the final cleaning and delivery depending on the dataset size, typically less than one week.

  • Can the tool be customized for different types of data?

    Yes, the tool can be tailored to handle various data types and specific cleaning requirements based on your needs.

  • Will I need any special software or knowledge to use the tool?

    No special software is needed beyond Excel, and I will provide a clear walkthrough on how to use the tool, so no advanced Excel skills are required.

  • How will you ensure the accuracy of the cleaned data?

    I will test the tool thoroughly to verify its effectiveness and provide a summary report detailing the cleaning process and changes made.

What's included

  • Duplicate Removal Script

    An Excel macro or formula set that automatically detects and removes duplicate entries, ensuring a clean and accurate dataset.

  • Standardized Formatting Rules

    A set of formatting rules that standardizes text cases, date formats, and number formats across your dataset, providing consistency and clarity.

  • Error Handling Mechanism

    A built-in system that identifies and flags common data entry errors, such as missing values or incorrect formats, allowing for easy corrections.

  • Consolidated Clean Data Report

    A final, polished Excel sheet with all data cleaned, formatted, and ready for analysis, accompanied by a summary report detailing the cleaning process.

Duration

1 week

Skills and tools

Data Modelling Analyst
Data Analyst
Database Specialist
Data Analysis
MATLAB
Microsoft Excel
pandas
Tableau

Industries

Database
Finance
Business Intelligence

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