Unit 2 - LO3 Understand the Use of Global Information and the Benefits to Individuals and Organisations Flashcards

3.5 Data analysis tools

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Data analysis tools

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

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. Used for databases

. A data table can show patterns in information

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Visualisation of data

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. This is a tool used to help people understand the significance of the data by putting it into visual context
. Patterns, correlations and trends are easier to see

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Trend and pattern identification

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This is similar to the visualisation of data where you would use a comparison line graph to analyse sales over a month period

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Data cleaning

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The detection and removal of errors, inconsistencies and redundant data to improve the quality of the data.

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Geographic information system/ location mapping

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Used to capture, store, manipulate, analyse, manage and present all types of geographical data.

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