Unit 2 - LO3 Understand the Use of Global Information and the Benefits to Individuals and Organisations Flashcards
3.5 Data analysis tools
Data analysis tools
. Data tables . Visualisation of data . Trend and pattern identification . Data cleaning . Geographic information system/ location mapping
Data tables
. Used for databases
. A data table can show patterns in information
Visualisation of data
. 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
Trend and pattern identification
This is similar to the visualisation of data where you would use a comparison line graph to analyse sales over a month period
Data cleaning
The detection and removal of errors, inconsistencies and redundant data to improve the quality of the data.
Geographic information system/ location mapping
Used to capture, store, manipulate, analyse, manage and present all types of geographical data.