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What is the definition of Data Science?

  • The application of statistical techniques to analyze data
  • The application of computational techniques to solve real world problems
  • The application of data to solve computational problems
  • The application of computational and statistical techniques to gain insight into real world problems using data (correct)

    • Where does the word 'data' originate from?

  • Greek word 'data', meaning 'information'
  • Latin word 'datum', meaning 'a piece of information' (correct)
  • German word 'daten', meaning 'facts'
  • French word 'donnée', meaning 'given'

    • What are data in the context of data science?

  • Values of qualitative or quantitative variables belonging to a set of items (correct)
  • Information used to describe things by assigning a value to them
  • Measurements or characteristics of an item
  • Facts and statistics collected for reference or analysis

    • Why do we use data in data science?

    <p>To solve real world problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do we collect data in data science?

    <p>Primary Data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two types of data collection methods mentioned in the text?

    <p>Primary Data and Secondary Data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the word 'data' mean in Latin?

    <p>The word 'data' comes from the Latin word 'datum' which means 'a piece of information'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main techniques used in Data Science?

    <p>Computational and Statistical techniques</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are variables in the context of data science?

    <p>Variables are the measurement or characteristics of the item.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main reasons for using data in data science?

    <p>To solve a real world problem, to tell a story, and to find patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

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