Data Analysis Basics

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What is the primary goal of descriptive data analysis?

  • To count consumer purchases
  • To summarize data and find emerging patterns (correct)
  • To make predictions based on the data
  • To recommend actions and determine outcomes

When would researchers use predictive data analysis?

  • To recommend actions based on consumer interest
  • To determine a course of action
  • To count consumer products
  • To make predictions about the data using peer-reviewed data (correct)

Which type of data analysis helps in recommending actions that could affect outcomes?

  • Descriptive analysis
  • Predictive analysis
  • Prescriptive analysis (correct)
  • Summarized analysis

What is an example of prescriptive analysis mentioned in the text?

<p>TikTok using a 'for you' page to determine consumer interests (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which type of analysis would companies try to predict patterns in consumer products?

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

What does prescriptive data analysis help determine?

<p>Outcomes and recommended actions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When would researchers use descriptive data analysis?

<p>To summarize and find patterns in the data (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key purpose of predictive data analysis for companies?

<p>To predict patterns in consumer products. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes prescriptive data analysis from other types of analysis?

<p>It processes data to recommend actions that could affect outcomes. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does predictive data analysis differ from descriptive and prescriptive analysis?

<p>It makes predictions or outcomes about the data. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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