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What is the first and most important step in problem-solving for data analysts?
What is the first and most important step in problem-solving for data analysts?
Data analytics solely involves plugging information into platforms to derive insights.
Data analytics solely involves plugging information into platforms to derive insights.
False
Name one of the six common problem types data analysts typically work with.
Name one of the six common problem types data analysts typically work with.
Making predictions
Analysts who categorize things might help a company improve customer __________.
Analysts who categorize things might help a company improve customer __________.
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Match the problem types with their corresponding examples:
Match the problem types with their corresponding examples:
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Which problem type involves analyzing health data to determine right algorithms?
Which problem type involves analyzing health data to determine right algorithms?
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Identifying themes is primarily used to explore certain aspects of data.
Identifying themes is primarily used to explore certain aspects of data.
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What type of data may analysts use to categorize customer service calls?
What type of data may analysts use to categorize customer service calls?
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A company aiming to uncover connections between data points would engage in __________ analysis.
A company aiming to uncover connections between data points would engage in __________ analysis.
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What is a typical application of identifying themes in data analysis?
What is a typical application of identifying themes in data analysis?
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What is the difference between categorizing things and identifying themes?
What is the difference between categorizing things and identifying themes?
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User beliefs, practices, and needs are not considered themes in a user study.
User beliefs, practices, and needs are not considered themes in a user study.
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What is one major problem that requires analysts to discover connections?
What is one major problem that requires analysts to discover connections?
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Minimizing downtime caused by machine failure requires analysts to find ______ in data.
Minimizing downtime caused by machine failure requires analysts to find ______ in data.
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Match the following problems with their corresponding analytical focus:
Match the following problems with their corresponding analytical focus:
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What does analyzing maintenance data help analysts determine?
What does analyzing maintenance data help analysts determine?
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Identifying themes simplifies the analysis process.
Identifying themes simplifies the analysis process.
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What is a key takeaway for students going through this program?
What is a key takeaway for students going through this program?
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A major factor in improving on-time deliveries is making appropriate ______ changes.
A major factor in improving on-time deliveries is making appropriate ______ changes.
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What typically triggers most machine failures based on the given maintenance data?
What typically triggers most machine failures based on the given maintenance data?
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Study Notes
Six Common Problem Types in Data Analytics
- Making Predictions: Data analysts help predict future outcomes. For example, predicting the best advertising approach to attract new customers by analyzing past ad campaigns and their results.
- Categorizing Things: Grouping items into categories. For example, classifying customer service calls based on keywords or scores to identify top performers and correlate actions with customer satisfaction.
- Spotting Unusual Patterns: Identifying deviations from expected trends in data. For instance, developing algorithms in a health monitoring application to alert users about unusual health patterns.
- Identifying Themes: Grouping similar categories into broader themes. Example: UX designers analyzing user interaction data to identify themes in user feedback about product features for prioritization. Categorizing items versus identifying themes – categorizing is assigning to a category; identifying themes involves grouping those categories into broader topics.
- Discovering Connections: Uncovering relationships within data. Example: A logistics company uses data about shipping wait times at hubs to pinpoint adjustments that can make more shipments arrive on time.
- Finding Patterns: Identifying recurring trends or regularities. Example: Analyzing maintenance data to find a pattern that delays maintenance by more than 15 days is linked to increased machine failures and suggesting strategies to prevent downtime.
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Description
This quiz explores six common problem types in data analytics, including making predictions and categorizing information. Understand how data analysts utilize these techniques to enhance decision-making processes and improve user experiences. Test your knowledge on how these problem types can be applied in real-world scenarios.
