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Data analysis stack

Profile, clean, analyze, and document data in a reproducible notebook workflow.

Intermediate
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Data analysis stack

Researchers who need reproducible data analysis with clear documentation.

Tools2 (1 required)BudgetFree: Jupyter + Python pandas + Claude free tier. Paid: Google Colab Pro for GPU access.Workflow4 stepsLevelintermediate
Before you start
  • Basic Python or R familiarity
  • A dataset to analyze
The stack at a glance
Monthly math

Stack cost calculator

Required tools from Free – $27.990000000000002/mo per month when every seat is on the cheapest monthly tier.

  • NotebookLMoptionalFree·$7.99/mo
  • ClauderequiredFree·$20/mo

Vendor annual plans, usage billing, and team seats can change the real bill. Treat this as a floor, not a quote.

Role × tool

Profile, clean, analyze, and document data in a reproducible notebook workflow.

NotebookLM

optional

Quick data profiling and initial exploration.

Standard Free · Plus $7.99/mo · Pro $19.99/mo · Student (Pro) $9.99/mo · Ultra 20TB $99.99/mo · Ultra 30TB $200/mo · Enterprise $9/moOpen dossier →

Claude

required

Generate cleaning code, explain statistics, and review analysis logic.

Free Free · Pro $20/mo · Max 5× $100/mo · Max 20× $200/mo · Team Standard $25/mo · Team Premium $125/mo · Enterprise Custom · API CustomOpen dossier →
Run order

How the pieces fit together

  1. Profile the raw data first — shape, types, missing values.
  2. Write cleaning steps with comments explaining each transformation.
  3. Use Claude to review analysis code for logical errors.
  4. Document findings in markdown cells with visualizations.
Before you ship

This stack only earns its keep when you actually follow the run order.

  • Never run analysis on unprofiled data — you'll miss silent failures.
  • Claude-generated pandas code may use deprecated methods — verify API compatibility.
  • Notebooks are not version control — commit to git regularly.