Python Challenge

This activity involves two challenges- PyBank (budget data) and PyPoll (election data)

PyBank

Create a Python script to analyze the financial records of a company. You will be provided with a dataset called budget_data.csv. The dataset consists of two columns: Date and Profit/Losses.

• Create the script that analyzes the records to calculate -

  • The total number of months included in the dataset
  • The net total amount of “Profit/Losses” over the entire period
  • The changes in “Profit/Losses” over the entire period, and the average of those changes
  • The greatest increase in profits (date and amount) over the entire period
  • The greatest decrease in losses (date and amount) over the entire period

• Print and store the analysis results

PyPoll

In this challenge, you are tasked with helping a small, rural town modernize its vote counting process. You are provided with a dataset called election_data.csv. The dataset consists of three columns: Voter ID, County, and Candidate.

• Create the script that analyzes the votes to calculate -

  • Total number of votes cast
  • List of candidate names
  • Percentage of votes each candidate won
  • Total number of votes each candidate won
  • Winner of the election

• Print and store the analysis results

Since the election dataset election_data.csv is a large file, and is unable to upload from local computer, the screenshot of dataset is added to 'Resources' folder for the reference.