numeric-extraction-and-distribution-analysis

Extract numeric values from unit-bearing strings using Python and pandas.

110|3|Updated Feb 26, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/MichaelYang-lyx/AIDABench --skill numeric-extraction-and-distribution-analysis-michaelyang-lyx
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Skill: numeric-extraction-and-distribution-analysis
Source: https://github.com/MichaelYang-lyx/AIDABench/tree/main/skills/sn-da-excel-workflow/capability/excel-conditional-formatting/data-bar-formatting
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MichaelYang-lyx/AIDABench --skill numeric-extraction-and-distribution-analysis-michaelyang-lyx

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill automates extracting numeric values from strings that include units and cleans the data to enable robust statistical analysis and visualization.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Numeric extraction from unit-bearing strings with handling of missing or invalid values.
  • Multi-plot distribution dashboard (histogram, pie chart, bar chart, and cumulative distribution) for quick insights into central tendency and spread.
  • Use case: transform a column like "50 kg", "12.5 g", "N/A" into numbers and compare distributions across categories.

Quick Start

Feed a dataset with unit-bearing strings and run the analysis to produce a distribution dashboard.

Frequently Asked Questions about numeric-extraction-and-distribution-analysis

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract numeric values from strings with units in a pandas DataFrame?

To extract numeric values from unit-bearing strings in pandas, this skill identifies and isolates the numbers in text columns, automatically handling missing or invalid values to build clean numeric data for analysis.

What's the best way to visualize the distribution of numeric data extracted from text?

Visualizing the distribution of extracted numeric data is best done using this skill's multi-plot dashboard, which generates histograms, pie charts, bar charts, and cumulative distribution plots to provide quick insights into central tendency and spread.

Can I use matplotlib and pandas to clean tabular datasets containing strings with units?

Yes, you can clean tabular datasets containing strings with units using this skill, which requires Python, pandas, and matplotlib to parse text inputs and validate data, avoiding non-numeric artifacts during exploratory analysis.

Does this data cleaning approach handle missing or invalid values gracefully?

This data cleaning approach does handle missing or invalid values gracefully by validating inputs during the numeric extraction process, ensuring that entries like N/A do not disrupt the resulting statistical analysis or visualizations.

Why does my numeric extraction fail on non-numeric artifacts in a CSV column?

Numeric extraction can fail on non-numeric artifacts if inputs are not properly validated, but this skill specifically validates tabular dataset inputs to avoid non-numeric artifacts and ensure clean data conversion.

When do I need to parse unit-bearing strings for exploratory data analysis?

You need to parse unit-bearing strings for exploratory data analysis when your tabular dataset contains mixed text and numbers, requiring transformation into clean numeric data to enable robust statistical analysis and distribution visualization.