{"id":127848,"date":"2022-09-05T19:18:09","date_gmt":"2022-09-05T19:18:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.finxter.com\/?p=644227"},"modified":"2022-09-05T19:18:09","modified_gmt":"2022-09-05T19:18:09","slug":"python-finding-the-most-common-element-in-a-column","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2022\/09\/05\/python-finding-the-most-common-element-in-a-column\/","title":{"rendered":"Python \u2013 Finding the Most Common Element in a Column"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Problem Formulation and Solution Overview<\/h2>\n

This article will show you how to find the most common element in a Pandas Column.<\/p>\n

To make it more interesting, we have the following running scenario:<\/p>\n

You have been provided with a downloadable<\/a> CSV file containing crime statistics for the San Diego area, including their respective NCIC<\/a> Crime Codes. <\/em><\/p>\n

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\"\ud83d\udcac\" Question<\/strong>: How would you determine the most common NCIC<\/a> Crime Code that occurs in San Diego’s jurisdiction?<\/em><\/p>\n

We can accomplish this task by one of the following options:<\/p>\n