What is data analysis Flashcards
1
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What is data analysis?
A
It is examining and analysing raw data.
2
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Why do we examine and process this data?
A
To 1) Derive meaningful information and 2) Draw actionable insights.
3
Q
True or False
Does data analysis play a significant role in decision-making within any sector?
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True
4
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How does data analysis help us prepare for the future?
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It looks at past trends and identifies the patterns and information from existing data.
5
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What do we call large and complex data? And can it be stored as anything?
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Big Data. It can be stored as anything for example, photos and videos on social media.
6
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What is the role of a data analyst?
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To collect, clean, and interpret data sets in order to answer a question or solve a problem.
7
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What are the steps to converting raw data into insights?
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- Define the problem
- Collect the data
- Clean the data
- Analyse the data
- Create Visualisations
- Share your findings
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