Dataset Overview:
This dataset provides a comprehensive list of the world's tallest women and men, meticulously gathered from Wikipedia. It includes detailed information about each individual, such as their country of origin, height in both metric and imperial units, name, and notable facts. Additionally, the dataset includes lifespan information, highlighting the age at death where applicable. This collection offers valuable insights into the extraordinary heights achieved by individuals across different regions and times.
Colour Code.
Green- living
White- deceased
Pink - height disputed
Blue -No growth related pathological disorder (gigantism, acromegaly)
Data Science Applications:
With less than 200 entries, this dataset is ideal for a variety of data science applications. Researchers and enthusiasts can use it to:
- Perform statistical analysis and visualization of height distribution among the tallest individuals.
- Explore correlations between height and geographical regions.
- Conduct studies on the impact of extreme height on lifespan and health.
- Develop machine learning models to predict potential factors contributing to extraordinary height.
Data Columns:
- Country: The country of origin of the individual.
- Metric: The height of the individual in centimeters.
- Imperial: The height of the individual in feet and inches.
- Name: The name of the individual.
- Note: Notable facts,whether verified or disputed etc.
- Lifespan (age at death): The lifespan of the individual, including the age at death.
Ethically Obtained:
This dataset has been ethically sourced from Wikipedia, then saved into 2 csv files for Men and Women
(No web scraping was performed).
Acknowledgements:
I would like to acknowledge Wikipedia for the primary source of information and Adobe Firefly for the dataset thumbnail image.