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What type of analysis focuses on summarizing and describing a dataset?
What type of analysis focuses on summarizing and describing a dataset?
Which data source primarily provides information about labor market statistics?
Which data source primarily provides information about labor market statistics?
What analysis type would involve reviewing how unemployment rates have changed over the last year?
What analysis type would involve reviewing how unemployment rates have changed over the last year?
Which of the following aspects is NOT covered by the INE?
Which of the following aspects is NOT covered by the INE?
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Which organization is responsible for providing financial data and statistics?
Which organization is responsible for providing financial data and statistics?
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What is the main purpose of a foreign key in a database?
What is the main purpose of a foreign key in a database?
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Which SQL data type should be used for storing exact decimal numbers with specific precision?
Which SQL data type should be used for storing exact decimal numbers with specific precision?
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In SQL, what does the 'NOT NULL' constraint signify?
In SQL, what does the 'NOT NULL' constraint signify?
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Which of the following SQL commands is NOT typically used for data manipulation?
Which of the following SQL commands is NOT typically used for data manipulation?
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Why is SQL considered essential for data analysis?
Why is SQL considered essential for data analysis?
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What is the function of the TIMESTAMP data type in SQL?
What is the function of the TIMESTAMP data type in SQL?
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What role does SQL play in the financial sector?
What role does SQL play in the financial sector?
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Which SQL operator would you use to check if a value matches a specific pattern in a string column?
Which SQL operator would you use to check if a value matches a specific pattern in a string column?
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What is the result of the following SQL command: SELECT LENGTH(carmodel) AS model_length FROM cars?
What is the result of the following SQL command: SELECT LENGTH(carmodel) AS model_length FROM cars?
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Which statement best describes a subquery in SQL?
Which statement best describes a subquery in SQL?
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What does the CONCAT function do in SQL?
What does the CONCAT function do in SQL?
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Which SQL statement is correctly using a logical operator to filter results?
Which SQL statement is correctly using a logical operator to filter results?
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What does the SUBSTRING function accomplish in SQL?
What does the SUBSTRING function accomplish in SQL?
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In SQL, what is the purpose of using the REPLACE function?
In SQL, what is the purpose of using the REPLACE function?
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How does the use of wildcards with the LIKE operator enhance SQL queries?
How does the use of wildcards with the LIKE operator enhance SQL queries?
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Which of the following SQL commands is NOT a string function?
Which of the following SQL commands is NOT a string function?
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What is the purpose of the INNER JOIN clause in SQL?
What is the purpose of the INNER JOIN clause in SQL?
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Which SQL command is correctly used for removing an entire table from the database?
Which SQL command is correctly used for removing an entire table from the database?
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What happens when a LEFT JOIN returns results with no match in the right table?
What happens when a LEFT JOIN returns results with no match in the right table?
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Which of the following is not a valid aggregate function in SQL?
Which of the following is not a valid aggregate function in SQL?
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How do you correctly update a specific column in a SQL table?
How do you correctly update a specific column in a SQL table?
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Which clause would you use to filter records that meet a specific condition?
Which clause would you use to filter records that meet a specific condition?
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What does the SELECT * FROM table_name statement do?
What does the SELECT * FROM table_name statement do?
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In SQL, which statement is used to insert new data into a table?
In SQL, which statement is used to insert new data into a table?
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What is the primary purpose of the ALTER TABLE command?
What is the primary purpose of the ALTER TABLE command?
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Study Notes
Big Data
- Data is crucial for making informed business decisions
- Global data volume is projected to reach 175 zettabytes (ZB) by 2025 (1 ZB = 1 billion gigabytes)
- 90% of data was generated in the last 2 years
- Key characteristics of Big Data: Velocity (batch, near time, real time, streams); Variety (structured, unstructured, semi-structured); Volume (terabytes, records, transactions); Veracity (trustworthiness, authenticity, origin, reputation); Value (statistical, events, correlations).
Data Sources
- Main sources include Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, IoT sensors, and connected devices.
Storage of Data
- Less than 20% of data is stored in relational databases.
- Relational databases are crucial for banks and hospitals.
- Most data isn't structured (text, images, video) and is stored in big data architectures, the cloud, and NoSQL databases.
- Big Data requires different technologies for storage and processing than traditional databases.
Data Storage in HDFS
- Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS) stores data across multiple servers.
- Data is divided into smaller blocks, typically 128Mb or 256Mb, distributed across multiple servers
- HDFS provides data redundancy to prevent data loss from server failure
Data Lake
- A centralized repository for all types of data (structured, semi-structured, and unstructured).
- Data is stored as raw data without any transformations
- Ideal if you aren't sure what type of analysis you will be conducting
NoSQL
- Flexible and fast database, great for unstructured data
- High consistency, good for transactions
- Ideal for constantly changing datasets like logs and social media
Relational(SQL)
- Well-structured data requiring integrity
- Good for maintaining high integrity in transactions.
Economic and Financial Data Sources
- Multiple data sources for economic and financial analysis, including unemployment data, economic growth data, GDP figures, and consumer price index data.
- Data sources include Government agencies (INE), the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Enterprise and organizations like Eurostat and World Bank.
Introduction to Databases
- Databases are important for managing information in digital environments.
- E-commerce platforms, social media, banking, healthcare, and education rely on databases
- Early methods for managing information like paper records, magnetic tapes, and directories have limitations in search, integrity and handling large volumes of data.
- Database management systems (DBMS) emerged to address limitations by providing efficient data storage, retrieval and manipulation, alongside ensuring data integrity and security.
Types of Data Types in SQL
- SQL uses various data types to store different kinds of data (integers, decimals, text, dates, and others).
Main SQL Structures
- Creating, Selecting, Updating, Inserting, and Deleting data using SQL queries.
Joins in SQL
- Inner Join: returns all rows with matching values in two tables
- Left Outer Join: displays all rows from the left table, plus matching rows from the right table; Non-matching rows from the right table are displayed with null values
- Right Outer Join: similar to a left outer join, except that it displays all rows from the right table and matches from the left table.
Subqueries
- Subqueries are queries within another SQL query, enhancing complex query analysis.
Using Excel as a Database
- Excel can be used as a basic database for smaller datasets and simple applications or quick analyses
- It stores data in a single table without complex relational components like SQL
- Key improvements for database management in Excel include data modeling, relationships and normalization.
NoSQL Databases
- Designed for handling large volumes, flexible schemas, and a variety of data types
- Suitable for situations where scalability and flexibility are priorities.
- Examples of types include document stores (MongoDB), which stores data with a flexible schema; key-value stores (Redis), used primarily for caching; and graph databases (Neo4j), which handles highly connected data, such as social networks.
PowerBI as Database Tool
- A data visualization and reporting tool that connects to various data sources including databases.
- Enables interactive dashboards and business insights.
Relational Database Design
- A relational database uses tables to store data that are related to one another.
- Relations in relational database: are established through keys , crucial for data accuracy and integrity and efficient data retrieval to retrieve related data across multiple tables.
- Relational model with multiple tables and related columns allows for more efficient data management, reducing data redundancy
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Explore the crucial aspects of Big Data, including its characteristics, sources, and storage solutions. Learn about the significant volume of data generated in recent years and how businesses can leverage this information for informed decision-making. This quiz provides insight into the evolving landscape of data management.
