For our analysis, we relied on the Washington Post Police Shootings Database, which offers a comprehensive dataset covering police shootings in the United States from 2015 to 2023. To ensure the integrity of our analysis, we took steps to address missing age values. In such cases, we thoughtfully replaced missing age data with the available age information to maintain the dataset’s completeness.
Additionally, we meticulously managed NaN (Not-a-Number) and null values across all other columns within the dataset. This process involved careful handling and appropriate treatment of these missing values to ensure the reliability of the data used for plotting and subsequent analysis.
By taking these measures, we aimed to ensure that our analysis is based on a robust and complete dataset, allowing us to draw meaningful insights and generate accurate visual representations from the Washington Post Police Shootings Database