Data Science Knowledge Quiz

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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?

To solve real world problems Signup and view all the answers

How do we collect data in data science?

Primary Data Signup and view all the answers

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

Primary Data and Secondary Data Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'data' mean in Latin?

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

What are the two main techniques used in Data Science?

Computational and Statistical techniques Signup and view all the answers

What are variables in the context of data science?

Variables are the measurement or characteristics of the item. Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Data Science Knowledge Quiz

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What is the definition of Data Science?

Where does the word 'data' originate from?

What are data in the context of data science?

Why do we use data in data science?

How do we collect data in data science?

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

What does the word 'data' mean in Latin?

What are the two main techniques used in Data Science?

What are variables in the context of data science?

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

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