👉 Imputation, also known as estimation or inference, is a statistical method used to fill in missing values in data sets. This process involves estimating the value of an unknown variable based on observations from other variables that are not included in the dataset. Imputations can be done manually or automatically, depending on the specific requirements and goals of the analysis. In imputation, the goal is to provide a consistent estimate for each missing observation without changing the overall distribution of the data. This approach allows researchers to