Why am I getting an AttributeError with numpy.ndarray when using StandardScaler in Python?

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Understanding the Error: AttributeError

Common Scenario

Consider this simple example where this error might arise:

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When running this code, you'll encounter the following error:

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Reason Behind the Error

Resolving the Error

To resolve this, you need to either:

Use a pandas DataFrame if you need access to head() and other pandas-specific methods.

Here’s how you can resolve the error by using a pandas DataFrame:

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By converting scaled_data to a pandas DataFrame, you can use DataFrame methods, including head(), to preview the first few rows.

Summary

By following the above approach, you can seamlessly transition between NumPy and pandas, ensuring your data processing workflows are more efficient and error-free.