Week 1

Question 1

Structured thinking

Answer 1

The process of recognizing the current problem or situation, organizing available information, revealing gaps and opportunities, and identifying the options.

Question 2

6 Problem Types

Answer 2

1. making predictions
2. categorizing things
3. spotting something unusual
4. identifying themes
5. discovering connections
6. finding patterns.

Question 3

Problem Type

Making Predictions

Answer 3

Using data to make an informed decision about how things may be in the future.

Question 4

Problem Type

Categorizing

Answer 4

Assigning information to different groups or clusters based on common features

Question 5

Problem Type

Spotting Something Unusual.

Answer 5

Data analysts identify data that is different from the norm

Question 6

Problem Type

Identifying themes

Answer 6

Categorization as a step further by grouping information into broader concepts

Question 7

Problem Type

Discovering connections

Answer 7

Enables data analysts to find similar challenges faced by different entities, and then combine data and insights to address them.

Question 8

Problem Type

Finding patterns

Answer 8

Using historical data to understand what happened in the past and is therefore likely to happen again

Question 9

SMART Questions

Answer 9

Specific
Measurable
Action Oriented
Relevant
Time Bound

Question 10

Problem Domain:

Answer 10

the specific area of analysis that encompasses every activity affecting or affected by the problem.