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Which of the following data collection methods involves actively participating in the environment being studied?

  • Non-Participant Observation
  • Unstructured Observation
  • Structured Observation
  • Participant Observation (correct)

What is a potential drawback of conducting online surveys?

  • Reaching large audiences easily
  • Providing deep, qualitative insights
  • Possible inconsistencies in responses (correct)
  • Limited scope of questioning

Which data collection method is most suitable for gathering in-depth understanding of a specific topic?

  • Experiments
  • Surveys
  • Observation
  • Interviews (correct)

What is a key characteristic of an unstructured interview?

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In which type of observation are predefined criteria and behaviors observed?

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What is the primary purpose of data collection methods?

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What type of data is organized in a predefined manner, typically in rows and columns?

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Which of the following is NOT considered a primary data collection method?

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Which data collection method is best suited for gathering information on a specific topic from a large population?

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Big Data?

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What characteristic of Big Data refers to the speed at which data is generated, collected, and processed?

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Which of the following is an example of unstructured data?

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Why is it more challenging to analyze unstructured data compared to structured data?

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What characteristic of Big Data refers to the quality, accuracy, and trustworthiness of the data?

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What aspect of Big Data refers to the different types of data formats, including structured, semi-structured, and unstructured?

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Which of the following is an example of the 'Volume' characteristic of Big Data?

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Which type of data visualization is best suited for comparing the sales figures of different products in a store?

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What type of data visualization is used to represent the distribution of a single variable by showing the frequency of data within certain ranges?

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Which data visualization method is best for displaying the relationship between two variables and identifying potential correlations?

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Which type of data visualization effectively represents hierarchical data using nested rectangles, with the size and color of each rectangle representing different attributes?

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What type of data visualization is most effective for showing the distribution of a dataset by highlighting the median, quartiles, and potential outliers?

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Which data visualization technique utilizes color to represent data values in a matrix, often used to show intensity or frequency?

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Which of the following data visualizations is best for depicting the market share of different smartphone brands?

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Which data visualization method is most suitable for tracking stock prices over several months?

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If a customer database has duplicate entries for the same individual, which data quality characteristic is being violated?

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If a product's price is listed as $100 in one system and $90 in another, which data quality characteristic is lacking?

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Which of the following is an example of data that is not relevant?

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Which data quality characteristic ensures that each record is distinct and not duplicated within a dataset?

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If a customer database includes future dates in the birthdate field, which data quality characteristic is violated?

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Which data quality characteristic ensures that data is available when needed?

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In a relational database, if a foreign key in one table references a non-existent primary key in another table, which data quality characteristic is compromised?

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Which of the following best describes the concept of consistency in data quality?

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Which research method is most likely to establish cause-and-effect relationships?

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What is a key disadvantage of the Observation method?

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Which research method relies on analyzing existing data?

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What is a potential bias associated with Focus Groups?

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Which type of experiment involves manipulating variables in a natural environment?

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Which research method is particularly useful for exploring complex and nuanced issues within specific contexts?

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What is a common application of Sensor and Instrument Data?

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Which research method typically involves a guided discussion with a small group?

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Which of the following is NOT a task associated with Data Transformation?

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What is the purpose of Binning in Data Preparation?

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In Data Integration, what does "merging" datasets typically involve?

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Which of the following is NOT a task included in Data Formatting?

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What is the main goal of Standardization in Data Transformation?

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Which of these methods is NOT used for handling missing values?

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Which data preparation task involves transforming data into the desired format or structure?

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What is the primary purpose of Data Visualization?

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Flashcards

Structured Data

Data organized in a predefined format, usually in tables.

Unstructured Data

Data that lacks a predefined format or structure, such as text or images.

Big Data

Extremely large datasets that require specialized tools to process and analyze.

Volume

The large size of data being generated, often in terabytes or petabytes.

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Velocity

The speed at which data is generated, collected, and processed.

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Variety

The different formats of Big Data, including structured, semi-structured, and unstructured.

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Veracity

The quality and accuracy of data, which can include inconsistencies.

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Value

The potential benefits derived from analyzing Big Data.

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Completeness

Refers to a dataset being whole with no missing elements.

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Consistency

Data is uniform and reliable across different datasets or within the same dataset.

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Timeliness

The data is up-to-date and available when needed.

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Validity

Data conforms to expected formats and rules.

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Uniqueness

Ensures each record is distinct and not duplicated.

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Integrity

Correctness and reliability of relationships between data elements.

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Relevance

Data must be applicable for its specific context or purpose.

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Accessibility

Ease of accessing and using data without barriers.

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Data Collection Methods

Techniques used to gather information for analysis and decision-making.

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Surveys

A method of asking people structured questions to gather data on opinions or behaviors.

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Interviews

Direct conversations to gather in-depth information on a specific topic.

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Observation

Collecting data by watching and recording behaviors or events in the natural setting.

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Participant Observation

Researcher actively engages in the environment being studied to gather data.

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Non-Participant Observation

Researcher observes without interacting with the subjects being studied.

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Structured Interviews

Interviews that follow a strict script of questions for uniformity.

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Online Surveys

Surveys distributed via email or web platforms for data collection.

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Laboratory Experiments

Experiments conducted in a controlled environment to test hypotheses.

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Field Experiments

Experiments conducted in a natural setting to study real-world behavior.

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Quasi-Experiments

Studies that manipulate variables but lack random assignment to groups.

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Focus Groups

Guided discussions with a small group to gather qualitative data.

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Textual Analysis

Examination of written documents to extract data and insights.

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Case Studies

In-depth examination of specific individuals or events to understand complex issues.

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Sensor Data

Data collected using instruments to measure physical variables like temperature or pressure.

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Bar Charts

Visualizations used to compare quantities across different categories.

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Line Graphs

Charts that show trends over time or continuous data.

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Pie Charts

Visuals that represent parts of a whole, showing proportions of categories.

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Histograms

Charts displaying the distribution of a single variable and its frequency.

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Scatter Plots

Graphs illustrating the relationship between two variables to find correlations.

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Heatmaps

Visuals using color to represent data intensity or frequency in a matrix format.

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Box Plots

Visualizations showing dataset distribution, highlighting median and outliers.

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Geospatial Maps

Maps displaying data geographically for location-based insights.

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Handling Missing Values

Methods for dealing with absent data, including imputation and removal.

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Mean Imputation

A method to fill missing values using the average of the existing data.

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Removing Duplicates

The process of identifying and deleting repeated entries in a dataset.

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Data Normalization

Rescaling numeric data to a common range without losing differences.

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Standardization

Transforming data so it has a mean of zero and standard deviation of one.

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Encoding Categorical Variables

Converting categories into numerical form for analysis in algorithms.

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Data Integration

Combining multiple datasets into a unified whole using common keys or columns.

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Data Visualization

Graphical representation of data using elements like charts and graphs.

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Study Notes

Industrial Engineering - Understanding Data

  • The presentation covers various aspects of data, including types, collection methods, ethics, wrangling, and visualization.
  • The agenda for the presentation includes types of data, big data, data quality methods, data collection methods, data ethics, data wrangling, and data visualization.

Types of Data

  • Quantitative Data (Numerical Data): Represents numerical values that quantify an attribute or characteristic.

    • Discrete Data: Can only take specific, distinct values (e.g., number of students, cars).
    • Continuous Data: Can take any value within a given range (e.g., temperature, height).
  • Qualitative Data (Categorical Data): Represents categories or labels rather than numbers.

    • Nominal Data: Categories with no intrinsic ordering (e.g., gender, nationality, car type).
    • Ordinal Data: Categories with a meaningful order, but intervals are not necessarily equal (e.g., rankings, satisfaction levels).
  • Binary Data: Qualitative data with only two categories or states, typically represented as 0 and 1, true and false, or yes and no (e.g., whether a switch is on or off, if an email is spam).

  • Time-Series Data: Data collected over time, typically at regular intervals (e.g., daily stock prices, hourly temperatures).

  • Spatial Data (Geospatial Data): Related to the physical location and shape of objects, using coordinates like latitude and longitude (e.g., maps, satellite imagery).

  • Textual Data: Consists of words, sentences, or entire documents. It is unstructured and needs techniques like Natural Language Processing (NLP) to analyze (e.g., emails, social media posts, customer reviews).

  • Structured vs. Unstructured Data:

    • Structured Data: Organized in a predefined manner (e.g., databases, spreadsheets).
    • Unstructured Data: Doesn't have a predefined format (e.g., text, images, audio, video files).

Big Data

  • Refers to extremely large and complex datasets beyond the capabilities of traditional data processing tools.
  • Characterized by five key dimensions:
    • Volume: The sheer size of data (terabytes, petabytes, exabytes).
    • Velocity: The speed at which data is generated, collected, and processed.
    • Variety: Data comes in various formats (structured, semi-structured, unstructured).
    • Veracity: The quality, accuracy, and trustworthiness of the data.
    • Value: The potential value that can be derived from analyzing the data.

Data Collection Methods

  • Techniques to gather information for analysis, interpretation, and decision-making.
  • Primary Data Collection Methods:
    • Surveys and Questionnaires
    • Interviews
    • Observation
    • Experiments
    • Focus Groups
    • Document and Content Analysis
    • Case Studies
    • Sensor and Instrument Data
    • Big Data Collection
    • Secondary Data Collection

Data Ethics

  • The moral issues related to data collection, sharing, analysis, and use.

  • Key Concepts and Considerations:

    • Privacy
    • Informed Consent
    • Transparency
    • Fairness
    • Accountability
    • Data Ownership
    • Data Minimization
    • Security
    • Purpose Limitation
    • Avoiding Harm
    • Ethical Use of AI and Automation
    • Human Dignity
  • Challenges in Data Ethics:

    • Surveillance
    • Bias in Data and Algorithms
    • Data Monetization
    • Data Breaches

Data Wrangling

  • Process of cleaning, transforming, and organizing raw data into a usable format for analysis.
  • Key Steps: Data cleaning, data transformation, data integration, data formatting.
  • Specific Activities: Handling missing values, removing duplicates, correcting errors, data type conversion, normalization, and standardization.

Data Visualization

  • Graphical representation of data and information using visual elements like charts, graphs, and maps.
  • Goal: To make complex data more accessible, understandable, and actionable.
  • Types:
    • Bar Charts
    • Line Graphs
    • Pie Charts
    • Histograms
    • Scatter Plots
    • Heatmaps
    • Box Plots
    • Geospatial Maps
    • Tree Maps

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