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Which one of the following best describes analytics?

  • The systematic computational analysis of data or statistics (correct)
  • The discovery, interpretation, and communication of meaningful patterns in data
  • The simultaneous application of statistics, computer programming, and operations research to quantify performance
  • The application of data patterns toward effective decision-making

What is one of the areas within analytics?

  • Prescriptive analytics
  • Cognitive analytics
  • Descriptive analytics (correct)
  • Diagnostic analytics

What can organizations use analytics for?

  • Harness the most current methods in big data
  • Describe, predict, and improve business performance (correct)
  • Discover, interpret, and communicate meaningful patterns in data
  • Apply statistics, computer programming, and operations research to quantify performance

Which field can analytics be applied to?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does analytics rely on?

<p>Statistics, computer programming, and operations research (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define analytics and explain its purpose.

<p>Analytics is the systematic computational analysis of data or statistics. Its purpose is to discover, interpret, and communicate meaningful patterns in data, and to apply data patterns towards effective decision-making.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the different areas within analytics?

<p>The different areas within analytics include descriptive analytics, diagnostic analytics, predictive analytics, prescriptive analytics, and cognitive analytics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which fields can analytics be applied to?

<p>Analytics can be applied to a variety of fields such as marketing, management, finance, online systems, information security, and software services.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does analytics rely on?

<p>Analytics relies on the simultaneous application of statistics, computer programming, and operations research to quantify performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of algorithms and software in analytics?

<p>The algorithms and software used for analytics harness the most current methods in computation and data analysis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Analytics - Understanding Data

  • Analytics is the process of examining raw data to extract meaningful insights and make data-driven decisions.

  • Analytics helps organizations understand trends, identify patterns, and make predictions.

  • One area within analytics is predictive analytics, which uses historical data to forecast future outcomes.

Types of Analytics and Applications

  • Descriptive analytics summarizes past performance and provides insights into what happened.

  • Diagnostic analytics investigates the reasons behind observed patterns and identifies root causes.

  • Prescriptive analytics recommends actions to take based on insights derived from data analysis.

  • Analytics can be applied to various fields like business, healthcare, finance, marketing, sports, and education.

Foundation of Analytics

  • Analytics relies heavily on data collection, data cleaning, statistical analysis, and data visualization techniques.

  • Analytics utilizes algorithms and software to process data, automate tasks, and generate reports.

  • These algorithms and tools facilitate pattern identification, trend analysis, and decision-making.

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