Data Analysis and Statistics Quiz

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What is the purpose of descriptive analysis in the economic and financial data context?

To compare different economic variables

To predict future economic trends

To analyze changes over time

To summarize and describe a dataset (correct)

Which type of analysis would be most appropriate for examining unemployment changes over a year?

Descriptive analysis

Comparative analysis

Trend analysis (correct)

Statistical analysis

Which of the following data types does the INE provide?

Climate data

International trade data

Sports statistics

Consumer Price Index (correct)

What kind of information can be accessed through the INE's website?

Interactive tools for data analysis Signup and view all the answers

Which organization provides a wide range of financial data and statistics related to the economy?

Ministry of Economy, Trade and Enterprise Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated global volume of data in 2025?

175 zettabytes Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 Vs of Big Data?

Validation Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of global data is estimated to be unstructured?

80% Signup and view all the answers

What does the structure of an entity relationship diagram represent?

Entities as rectangles, relationships as diamonds, attributes as ovals Signup and view all the answers

Which storage system is specifically designed to handle large volumes of data across multiple servers?

Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key principle of normalization?

Eliminating transitive dependencies to ensure data integrity Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a primary key in a database?

To uniquely identify each record in a table Signup and view all the answers

How much data is generated daily by Internet users?

2.5 million gigabytes Signup and view all the answers

In the first normal form (1NF), which of the following must be true?

Each column contains only atomic values Signup and view all the answers

What type of data does a data lake store?

Raw data without transformation Signup and view all the answers

Which process is part of database design aimed at enhancing performance?

Performance optimization through indexing and query optimization Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is a main source of data generation?

Facebook Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using HDFS for data storage?

High redundancy for data protection Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a Database Management System (DBMS)?

To manage databases efficiently and securely Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following functionalities is NOT typically provided by a DBMS?

Operating system updates Signup and view all the answers

What is the highest level of abstraction in the three architecture levels of a database?

Conceptual Design Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of a DBMS helps ensure data accuracy and consistency?

Constraints and validation rules Signup and view all the answers

In the logical level of database design, which elements are specified?

Tables, columns, and relationships Signup and view all the answers

What is a common issue when data is initially stored in a list or spreadsheet?

Data redundancies and inconsistencies appear Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following operations can be performed by a DBMS?

Insert, update, and delete operations Signup and view all the answers

What process helps optimize the performance of a database?

Indexing and query optimization Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a primary key in a table?

To uniquely identify each row in a table Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes foreign keys?

They are used to maintain data integrity by linking to primary keys in another table. Signup and view all the answers

How do relationships in a relational database improve data retrieval?

By allowing complex queries to access related data across multiple tables. Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of one-to-many relationships in entity-relationship diagrams?

One entity can be associated with multiple instances of another entity. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the benefits of normalization in a relational database?

It enhances data integrity and reduces redundancy. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of entity-relationship diagrams, what does the term 'entity' refer to?

A real-world object or concept that can have data stored about it. Signup and view all the answers

What type of relationship would be illustrated by many customers making many orders?

Many to many Signup and view all the answers

How can foreign key constraints impact data integrity?

They prevent invalid data from being inserted by ensuring references exist. Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym PK stand for in database terminology?

Primary Key Signup and view all the answers

Why are databases crucial for economic and financial analysis?

They provide structured storage of data for analysis. Signup and view all the answers

Which SQL command is primarily used to update records in a database?

UPDATE Signup and view all the answers

What does the FLOAT data type represent in SQL?

Approximate floating-point numbers Signup and view all the answers

Which SQL data type is best suited for storing large amounts of text?

TEXT Signup and view all the answers

What does the FOREIGN KEY constraint do in a relational database?

Links two tables using the primary key from another table Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of SQL?

Primarily uses spreadsheets for data management Signup and view all the answers

Which SQL data type should be used to store a date value?

DATE Signup and view all the answers

What type of SQL command is used to delete records from a database?

DELETE Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main advantages of using SQL for data analysis?

It allows users to extract meaningful insights from data. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Big Data

Data is crucial for decision-making in all business areas
In 2025, the world will generate 175 zettabytes (ZB) of data
In 2010, 2 ZB of data was generated.
Daily internet users generate around 2,500,000 GB of data daily.
90% of the current data was generated in the last 2 years.

5 Vs of Big Data

Velocity: batch, near real-time, real-time, streams
Variety: structured, unstructured, semi-structured
Volume: terabytes, records, transactions, tables, files
Veracity: trustworthiness, authenticity, origin, reputation, accountability
Value: statistical, events, correlations, hypothetical

Data Sources

Facebook
Twitter (500,000 tweets per minute)
Instagram (347,222 posts per minute)
IoT (Internet of Things) - 75 million connected devices generating data via sensors

Data Storage

Less than 20% of global data is stored in relational databases.
80% of data is unstructured (text, images, videos)
Data is stored in big data architectures, the cloud, and in NoSQL databases.

Big Data Storage Methods

HDFS (Hadoop Distributed File System): divides data into small blocks (typically 128MB or 256MB) and distributes them across multiple servers for high redundancy (data copies) and fault tolerance.
Data Lakes: centralized repositories for storing diverse raw data of all types (structured, semi-structured, and unstructured) for long-term analysis.

Types of Databases

NoSQL: Designed for handling unstructured and semi-structured data that cannot be managed effectively by traditional relational databases.
Relational: Ideal for structured data with defined relationships between data points.

Economic and Financial Data Sources

INE (Spanish National Statistics Institute): provides a wide range of economic, demographic, and social data.
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Enterprise: offers financial data and statistics about the evolution of the Spanish economy.

Types of Data Analysis

Descriptive Analysis: Summarizes and describes a dataset (e.g., unemployment rates by age group)
Trend Analysis: Examines how data changes over time (e.g., unemployment trends over the last year)
Comparative Analysis: Compares data across regions, groups, or variables (e.g., comparing unemployment rates in different Spanish regions)

Introduction to Databases

Understanding databases is essential for data management in today's digital world.
Databases are used in various industries (e-commerce, social media, banking, healthcare, etc.)

Evolution of Databases

Before databases, information was stored in paper, magnetic tapes, books, and electronic files.
1970s: ER Model (Entity-Relationship Model) emerged as a tool for database design.
1980s: DBMS/SQL emerged as a standard language for managing data.
1990s: Introduction of NoSQL and data mining techniques.

SQL (Structured Query Language)

Essential for data analysis by allowing users to extract insights from datasets.
Efficient for handling large volumes of data even with limited technical knowledge.

Types of Data in SQL

INT, FLOAT, DOUBLE: Numbers (whole numbers, floating-point, double-precision)
DECIMAL: Fixed point numbers with precision and scale.
VARCHAR, CHAR, TEXT: Text
DATE, TIME, DATETIME, TIMESTAMP: Dates and times.
BLOB: Binary Large Object

Database Structures

Creating Tables: Defining tables with columns (data types) and rows (data instances) for organized data storage.
SELECT Statements: Retrieving data based on specific criteria, including column selection and filtering conditions.
INSERT Statements: Adding new records to tables.
UPDATE Statements: Modifying existing records.
DELETE Statements: Removing records.
JOINS: Combining data from multiple related tables -Inner Join: Returns only rows with matches -Left Join: Returns all rows from left table, and matching rows from right table -Right Join: Returns all rows from right table, and matching rows from left table.

Subqueries

Queries nested within another query to handle more complex interactions and filtering.

Excel as a Database Tool

Excel can function as a flat-file database for storing and managing data in a single table.
Useful for smaller/simpler applications and analysis.
Lacks the sophisticated relationship management and security features of relational/NoSQL databases.

Normalization

Critical for ensuring data integrity and minimizing redundancy. Normalization techniques help organize data into separate tables for efficient retrieval and reduced duplication.

SQL Functions

Essential tools for data manipulation, including concatenation, extraction, formatting, and pattern search within strings.

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