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What is the definition of Data Science?
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?
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?
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?
Why do we use data in data science?
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How do we collect data in data science?
How do we collect data in data science?
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What are the two types of data collection methods mentioned in the text?
What are the two types of data collection methods mentioned in the text?
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What does the word 'data' mean in Latin?
What does the word 'data' mean in Latin?
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What are the two main techniques used in Data Science?
What are the two main techniques used in Data Science?
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What are variables in the context of data science?
What are variables in the context of data science?
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What are the main reasons for using data in data science?
What are the main reasons for using data in data science?
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