Transform Your Data Analysis Game: The Secret to Imputing Missing Values

Maximizing Data Accuracy and Reliability with Mean, Regression, and Multiple Imputation Techniques

M. Masum, PhD
6 min readFeb 4, 2023
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Missing values are a common occurrence in most datasets, and they can have a significant impact on the results of data analysis. I have come across many datasets that contain missing values. In many cases, missing values can be due to various reasons, such as data entry errors, miscommunication, or even data destruction. Regardless of the cause, missing values can compromise the quality and reliability of the data, leading to inaccurate results and incorrect conclusions.

To address this problem, data scientists and researchers often resort to a technique called missing value imputation. This technique aims to replace the missing values in a dataset with plausible estimates, enabling the analysis to proceed smoothly and accurately.

What is Missing Value Imputation?

Missing value imputation is the process of estimating the missing values in a dataset. The objective is to fill in the missing values with values that are as close as possible to the actual values so that the analysis results are not significantly impacted by the missing data.

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