Data analysis tools

Question 1

Types of data analysis tools

Answer 1

Data tables
Visualisation of data
Trend and pattern identification
Data cleansing
Geographic information system/location mapping

Question 2

Data tables

Answer 2

A data table is any display of information in a tabular form, with rows and/or columns.

Question 3

Visualisation of data

Answer 3

Data visualisation describes any effort to help people understand the significance of data by placing it in a visual context. Patterns, trends and correlations that might go undetected in text-based data can be exposed and recognised easier with data visualisation.

Question 4

Trend and pattern identification

Answer 4

Trend and pattern identification is looking for a general direct in which something is developing or changing along with searching for a consistent and recurring characteristic of something. Done when a graph of data is being analysed

Question 5

Data cleansing

Answer 5

Data cleansing is the process of detecting, correcting and removing corrupt or inaccurate records from a record set, table or database.

Question 6

Geographic information system

Answer 6

A geographic information system is a computer system for capturing, storing, checking, and displaying data related to positions on Earth’s surface.