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How to Add a New Column to a DataFrame Based on Matching IDs in R

When working with data in R, you might encounter situations where you need to enhance one DataFrame with information from another. This is particularly common when both DataFrames share a common identifier. In this post, we will tackle a specific query: how to add a new column in df1 based on a match with df2, particularly when there is a conditional requirement.

The Problem at Hand

You have two data sets, df1 and df2, which share a common column named ID. The goal is to add a new column called Respondents in df1, which will be populated with the value "Yes" if the corresponding ID exists in df2 and its associated Gender is "Female". Here’s a quick look at our DataFrames:

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Now, let’s dive into how we can accomplish this task effectively using R's dplyr package.

Step-by-Step Solution

1. Load Necessary Libraries

First and foremost, you need to make sure you have the dplyr library installed and loaded into your R session. The dplyr package is powerful for data manipulation and provides an efficient way to manage DataFrames.

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2. Perform a Left Join

We will use a left join to combine df1 with df2. This method keeps all rows from df1 and appends corresponding values from df2 where available. The resulting DataFrame will have an additional column for Gender where applicable.

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3. Add the Respondents Column

Next, we will utilize the mutate function along with case_when. This function allows you to create or modify columns conditionally. Here, we will add the Respondents column that checks if the Gender is "Female". If it is, we label that entry with "Yes".

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4. Remove Unnecessary Columns

Since we only need the Respondents column for our analysis, it might be wise to drop the Gender column from df1 after creating Respondents to keep our DataFrame neat and organized. We can use the select function for this purpose.

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Complete Code Example

Combining all the steps above, here is the complete R code to achieve the desired result:

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Conclusion

By following the steps outlined above, you can efficiently add a new column to your DataFrame in R based on matching conditions from another DataFrame. This method not only fills in necessary information but also keeps your data structured and easy to analyze. The combination of left_join and case_when in dplyr proves to be an invaluable tool for any data scientist or analyst working in R.

Happy coding!