statistical-distribution-and-outlier-analysis

Analyze numeric column distributions and detect IQR-based outliers in Excel data.

2|Updated May 19, 2026
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Skill: statistical-distribution-and-outlier-analysis
Source: https://github.com/aiyinluya/SenseNova-Skills-Studio/tree/main/skills/sn-da-excel-workflow/capability/excel-data-visualization/histogram-visualization
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aiyinluya/SenseNova-Skills-Studio --skill statistical-distribution-and-outlier-analysis-aiyinluya

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you quickly understand how numeric data is distributed and identify abnormal values that may indicate measurement issues, data errors, or real anomalies.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Distribution reporting (boxplots): Creates high-resolution boxplots across all numeric columns to compare dispersion, median, and overall spread.
  • Outlier detection (IQR rule): Computes quartiles, IQR, and flags outliers using the 1.5×IQR method, then summarizes results in a table.
  • Error text extraction (± pattern) + histogram: Extracts numeric error terms from text containing the ± symbol pattern and visualizes their frequency distribution.

Quick Start

Ask the skill to analyze the uploaded Excel file input_data.xlsx and generate boxplots, an outlier report, and an error-term histogram when ±-formatted error text is present.

Frequently Asked Questions about statistical-distribution-and-outlier-analysis

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I detect outliers in an Excel dataset using IQR?

IQR outlier detection computes quartiles and bounds to flag abnormal numeric values in your Excel spreadsheet. By loading data into a DataFrame and applying the 1.5×IQR rule, you generate a summary table of anomalies for quality checks.

How do I extract numeric error terms from text containing the ± symbol?

Regex pattern matching extracts numeric error terms from text containing the ± symbol in your spreadsheet. The extracted values are then visualized using a histogram to display their frequency distribution.

Can I generate boxplots for all numeric columns in a spreadsheet?

Yes, you can generate boxplots for all numeric columns in a spreadsheet. The analysis creates high-resolution boxplot PNG artifacts comparing dispersion, median, and overall spread across columns for reporting workflows.

What is the best way to audit data quality and visualize distribution in Excel?

The best way to audit data quality and visualize distribution in Excel is to generate per-column boxplots alongside IQR-based outlier detection. This combination flags abnormal values and exports summarized CSV and PNG artifacts for anomaly auditing.

Does outlier detection work with laboratory reporting workflows?

Yes, outlier detection works with laboratory reporting workflows where values and ±-formatted error strings coexist. It supports anomaly auditing by extracting error terms via regex and generating boxplots for numeric measurements.