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Interpret column statistics in context

A profile is a quick description of observed values, not a verdict on data quality.

Separate completeness from variety

Nonblank and blank counts describe whether a field is populated. Distinct counts describe exact value variety. A high distinct count may be expected for IDs and suspicious for a controlled status field.

Check the numeric gate

Numeric range, mean, and median appear only when every nonblank value is a finite decimal. A currency symbol, unit, localized decimal separator, or word such as n/a prevents those figures from implying a partial numeric sample.

Use summary values to find follow-up work

A very long string, unexpected blank count, or unusually high variety can guide a closer review. The summary does not know acceptable business ranges or whether a value is true.

Try this workflow: Column statistics. It loads a labelled fictional example that you can edit.