C2M1 Flashcards
Action-oriented question
A question whose answers lead to change
Cloud
A place to keep data online, rather than a computer hard drive
Data analysis process
The six phases of ask, prepare, process, analyze, share, and act whose purpose is to gain insights that drive informed decision-making
Data life cycle
The sequence of stages that data experiences, which include plan, capture, manage, analyze, archive, and destroy
Leading question
A question that steers people toward a certain response
Measurable question
A question whose answers can be quantified and assessed
Problem types
The various problems that data analysts encounter, including categorizing things, discovering connections, finding patterns, identifying themes, making predictions, and spotting something unusual
Relevant question
A question that has significance to the problem to be solved
SMART methodology
A tool for determining a question’s effectiveness based on whether it is specific, measurable, action-oriented, relevant, and time-bound
Specific question
A question that is simple, significant, and focused on a single topic or a few closely related ideas
Structure thinking
The process of recognizing the current problem or situation, organizing available information, revealing gaps and opportunities, and identifying options
Time-bound question
A question that specifies a timeframe to be studied
Unfair question
A question that makes assumptions or is difficult to answer honestly
