Applied Data Analytics Unit 1

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Which of the following best describes the data analytics process?

  • Exploration, Visualization, Cleaning, Processing, Summarization
  • Collection, Cleaning, Exploration, Analysis, Visualization (correct)
  • Data Mining, Cleaning, Reporting, Analysis, Presentation
  • Collection, Analysis, Visualization, Reporting, Interpretation

What does the 'Variety' aspect of Big Data refer to?

  • Speed at which data is generated (correct)
  • Quality of the data
  • Methods used for processing the data
  • Size of the data sets

What is one technique used in data preprocessing to address missing data?

  • Data normalization
  • Data transformation
  • Imputation (correct)
  • Data augmentation

In which type of learning does the model learn from labeled data?

<p>Supervised learning (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following visualization techniques is best suited for identifying outliers in a dataset?

<p>Box plot (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA)?

<p>To summarize the main characteristics of the data (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Veracity' in Big Data refer to?

<p>The reliability and accuracy of the data (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following tools is commonly used for creating data visualizations?

<p>Tableau (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which data collection method involves a one-on-one conversation between an interviewer and a respondent?

<p>Interviews (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using focus groups in research?

<p>To gain qualitative insights on specific topics through group discussion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines observation in research?

<p>Watching and recording behavior in a natural setting (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature of experiments in scientific research?

<p>Manipulating variables to observe effects (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which tool is commonly used for creating online surveys?

<p>SurveyMonkey (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a dynamic scraping technique?

<p>Scraping data from JavaScript-rendered content (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of REST APIs?

<p>To retrieve data from web services (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a technique used with NoSQL databases?

<p>Querying using MongoDB (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following techniques is used for collecting data in discrete intervals?

<p>Batch Data Collection (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using Google Analytics?

<p>Track and report website traffic (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which tool is specifically designed for building electronic devices for data collection?

<p>Raspberry Pi (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following techniques is employed to identify trends and patterns from social media data?

<p>Trend Analysis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of data can Smart Sensors typically collect?

<p>Environmental data like temperature and humidity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common use of Kaggle Datasets?

<p>Accessing a variety of datasets for analysis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which tool is typically utilized for social listening and monitoring mentions and trends?

<p>Hootsuite (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which technique helps in monitoring health conditions through data collection?

<p>Health Monitoring using wearable devices (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which technique is NOT commonly used to handle missing data?

<p>Transformation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of data standardization?

<p>To give data a mean of 0 and a standard deviation of 1 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which tool is known for having built-in data cleaning features?

<p>Microsoft Excel (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Winsorization involve?

<p>Capping outliers to specified percentiles (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which technique is used during the data entry process to correct errors?

<p>Validation Rules (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is the technique of aggregation most appropriately used?

<p>To summarize data to higher levels like totals or averages (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one limitation of Microsoft Excel for data cleaning?

<p>Limited scalability for large datasets (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What technique involves reshaping data for analysis?

<p>Transformation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of data analysis focuses on studying the relationship between two variables?

<p>Bivariate analysis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of data visualization?

<p>To graphically represent information and data (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of visualization technique commonly uses a time variable on the x-axis?

<p>Line plots (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What types of data can be visualized for market research purposes?

<p>Both numerical and categorical data (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a type of data visualization?

<p>Text summaries (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

To analyze the behavior of only one variable at a time, which type of analysis would be used?

<p>Univariate analysis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which data visualization tool helps combine multiple visualizations into one platform?

<p>Dashboards (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of multivariate analysis?

<p>Analyzes more than two variables simultaneously (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Fundamentals of Data Analytics

  • Data analytics involves systematic analysis to derive insights from data, essential for informed decision-making.
  • Key types of data include structured, unstructured, and semi-structured, sourced from databases, sensors, social media, etc.
  • Data analytics process stages: Collection, Cleaning, Exploration, Analysis, Visualization.

Data Preprocessing and Cleaning

  • Data cleaning removes inaccuracies, duplicates, and inconsistencies to ensure quality.
  • Techniques for handling missing data: Imputation, Deletion, Flagging.
  • Outliers can distort analysis; use statistical methods (z-scores, IQR) for detection and management.
  • Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) employs descriptive statistics to summarize data characteristics.

Data Visualization Techniques

  • Key methods include histograms, scatter plots, and box plots to unveil patterns and trends.
  • Effective visualization principles enhance communication of analytical insights.

Data Analysis Techniques and Tools

  • Statistical analysis involves probability distributions, hypothesis testing, and regression analysis.
  • Machine learning types: Supervised (classification/regression), Unsupervised (clustering), and Semi-supervised learning.
  • Text analysis incorporates Natural Language Processing for sentiment analysis, with diverse applications.

Tools for Data Visualization

  • Popular tools: Matplotlib, Seaborn, and Tableau, for designing actionable visual representations of data insights.

Applied Data Analytics Projects

  • Selecting suitable projects requires careful data collection, preparation, and analysis technique application.
  • Presenting findings necessitates clear communication of insights, alongside reflective assessment of challenges faced.

Big Data Properties

  • Characteristics of Big Data encapsulate the 4Vs: Volume (size), Variety (types), Velocity (speed), Veracity (accuracy).
  • Data volumes have escalated to terabytes and petabytes, necessitating advanced processing technologies beyond traditional software.

Data Collection Methods

  • Interviews can be structured or unstructured, utilized to gather qualitative data.
  • Focus groups facilitate moderated discussions for deeper insights on specific topics.
  • Observational methods allow real-time data gathering in natural settings, can be overt or covert.
  • Experiments manipulate variables to evaluate effects; case studies provide detailed analysis of specific phenomena.

Survey and Questionnaire Tools

  • Tools: SurveyMonkey, Google Forms, and Qualtrics for diverse survey designs.
  • Techniques for data collection include online, paper-based, and phone surveys.

Web Scraping and APIs

  • Tools like BeautifulSoup and Scrapy facilitate data extraction from web pages.
  • APIs allow for efficient data retrieval from web services (e.g., Twitter, Google Maps).

Database Queries and Data Entry

  • SQL and NoSQL databases enable data querying for relational and non-relational data respectively.
  • Tools for data entry include Google Forms and Typeform, enhancing data gathering efficiency.

Sensors, IoT, and Social Media Data

  • Devices like Raspberry Pi and Arduino monitor real-time data from sensors.
  • Social media provides vast datasets for sentiment and trend analysis through APIs and listening tools.

Data Cleaning Techniques

  • Imputation strategies: replacing missing values using statistical means.
  • Statistical methods employed for identifying outliers include z-scores and winsorization.
  • Data transformation techniques include aggregation, pivoting, and normalization.

Data Visualization Insights

  • Graphical representation aids in identifying trends and correlations among variables.
  • Univariate, bivariate, and multivariate analysis summarize varying levels of data complexity.
  • Key visualization techniques include line plots, essential for time-series data representation.

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