# Student Handout — Data Exploration & Analysis using Python Lists and Dictionaries

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- Published: 2026-10-18T12:32:38-04:00
- Author: matthew.leffler@jefferson.kyschools.us

Course 3: Introduction to Programming / Unit 7: Data Science & Big Data (Advisory
Council Alignment) / Lesson 2: Data Exploration & Analysis using Python Lists and
Dictionaries

## Python Data Processing Syntax Guide & Coding Challenges.

Name: ____________________ Date: ____________________

## Explore and practice

Mini-lesson on using nested structures in Python (dictionaries within lists). Walkthrough
of writing a script that reads raw data, filters records based on conditions (e.
g., age > 18), and calculates averages. Guided coding lab.

## Record your work

Describe what you tried, show your work or attach your artifact, and explain what
your evidence demonstrates.

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## Use the vocabulary

Data Exploration & Analysis using Python Lists and Dictionaries

Use relevant terms above to explain one part of your work.

## Check and reflect

 * I completed the assigned activity and recorded my work.
 * I used lesson vocabulary accurately.
 * I can explain one thing I learned and one question I still have.