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Which type of data includes sales, cost, and inventory?
Which type of data includes sales, cost, and inventory?
What is the primary goal of data mining?
What is the primary goal of data mining?
What differentiates information from data?
What differentiates information from data?
Which of the following would be considered meta data?
Which of the following would be considered meta data?
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What is one method used for knowledge discovery?
What is one method used for knowledge discovery?
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Which of the following data types does NOT represent historical data analysis?
Which of the following data types does NOT represent historical data analysis?
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Which data process involves indexing, searching, and querying?
Which data process involves indexing, searching, and querying?
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What kind of data is typically collected through e-commerce activities?
What kind of data is typically collected through e-commerce activities?
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Study Notes
Course Structure and Assessment
- The course is divided into 16 weeks.
- Assessments include assignments, quizzes, exams, a practical exam, and a final project.
- The final exam is worth 50% of the final grade.
Data as a Resource
- Large amounts of data are being collected and stored.
- Data sources include:
- Web data and e-commerce transactions.
- Financial and banking transactions.
- Online trading and purchasing activity.
- Social media data.
Data Processing and Analysis
- Data analysis techniques include:
- Aggregation and statistics.
- Data warehousing and Online Analytical Processing (OLAP).
- Indexing, searching, and querying.
- Keyword-based search.
- Pattern matching (using formats like XML and RDF).
- Knowledge discovery.
- Data mining.
- Statistical modeling.
Data, Information, and Knowledge
- Data: Raw facts, figures, or text that can be processed by a computer.
- Information: Patterns, associations, or relationships revealed through data analysis.
- Knowledge: Insights derived from information that can be used to understand historical patterns and predict future trends.
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Examples:
- Retail point-of-sale data can provide information on product sales trends.
- Analyzing supermarket sales data in conjunction with promotional efforts can provide knowledge about consumer buying behavior.
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Description
This quiz covers essential concepts in data processing, analysis techniques, and the importance of data as a resource. Explore various methods such as statistical modeling, data warehousing, and knowledge discovery. Test your understanding of how data, information, and knowledge interact in the modern landscape.
