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Learn how to create `Proc Frequency` style tables in Python, with calculations for count and percentage using a straightforward approach with Pandas.
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Creating Proc Frequency Tables in Python: Count and Percentage Explained

If you're transitioning from SAS to Python for data analysis, you may encounter challenges in replicating functionalities like Proc Freq, which generates frequency tables with count and percentage columns. This can be especially daunting if you are new to Python. Fortunately, with the help of the pandas library, you can create similar frequency tables easily. In this post, we will walk through how to accomplish this step-by-step.

Understanding the Problem

You have a dataset in Python that you would like to summarize by generating frequency tables similar to those produced by SAS’s Proc Freq. Specifically, you want to create tables that include:

A Count showing the number of occurrences of each unique entry in your collection variable.

A Percentage column that reflects the relative count compared to the total.

Here's a brief overview of the data structure you are working with:

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The desired output for the frequency table looks like this:

NationalRegionalLocalCodeCollection VariableCountPercent100130052002719120.333333100130052002719210.166667100130052002719330.500000The Solution

To achieve this in Python, follow the steps below using the pandas library.

Step 1: Grouping the Data

First, you need to group the data by the relevant columns and compute the size (count) for each group. Here's how:

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This line will group the DataFrame by all specified columns and provide a count of occurrences.

Step 2: Calculating Percentages

Now, to calculate the percentages, you need to use the Count column created in the previous step. Here's how to do that:

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This line divides each count by the total counts and assigns it to a new Percentage column.

Final Output

After executing the code, the output will mirror the desired format as follows:

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Handling Multiple Collection Variables

If you have several collection variables, you can implement a loop to generate frequency tables for each one dynamically. This can help automate your process and save time.

Example Loop

Here’s a basic idea of how you could loop through different collection variables:

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Conclusion

By using these straightforward techniques in Python with pandas, you can create effective frequency tables similar to SAS’s Proc Freq. This not only improves your data analysis capabilities but also enhances the understanding and handling of your datasets. Happy coding!