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Which type of data is best suited for representing the make of a car?

  • Quantitative data
  • Nominal data (correct)
  • Ordinal data
  • Time-series data

    • What differentiates continuous data from discrete data?

  • Continuous data can take any value within a range. (correct)
  • Discrete data can be infinitely subdivided.
  • Continuous data can only take integer values.
  • Discrete data represents categories, not numbers.

    • Which of the following data types would be most useful to analyze customer reviews?

  • Textual data (correct)
  • Binary data
  • Spatial data
  • Time-series data

    • What type of data is a list of the daily high temperatures in a city over the past year?

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    Which data type involves coordinates such as latitude and longitude?

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    The ranking of students (first, second, third) in a competition is an example of which data type?

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    A survey asks people to rate their satisfaction with a product on a scale of 'Very Unsatisfied', 'Unsatisfied', 'Neutral', 'Satisfied', and 'Very Satisfied'. What type of data is this?

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    A dataset includes whether or not an email was marked as 'spam'. Which type of data is this?

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    What is the primary distinction between structured and unstructured data?

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    Which characteristic of big data refers to the speed at which data is generated and processed?

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    What is the primary purpose of extracting meaningful insights from Big Data?

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    Which of the following is an example of semi-structured data?

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    What does 'Veracity' refer to in the context of big data?

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    Which of the following is NOT typically considered a source of Big Data?

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    A dataset recording temperatures shows 35°C when the actual temperature was 25°C. Which data quality dimension is most directly affected?

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    Which of the following is the MOST accurate example of data that showcases the 'Volume' characteristic of big data?

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    Which research method is MOST suitable for establishing cause-and-effect relationships?

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    An organization collects data from customer transactions (structured), social media interactions (unstructured), and email logs (semi-structured). Which characteristic of big data does this scenario MOST directly relate to?

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    Which data quality dimension refers to the degree to which all the necessary information is present in a dataset?

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    A researcher wants to understand the shared beliefs and attitudes of a community towards a new recycling program. Which research method would be MOST appropriate?

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    A hospital database has patient records, but several records are missing critical information such as allergy information or past surgeries. Which data quality dimension is primarily lacking?

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    Which of the following describes how financial markets reflect 'Velocity' in the context of Big Data?

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    Which type of experiment is conducted in a natural setting rather than a controlled environment?

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    Why is deriving 'Value' from big data considered important?

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    Which of the following is an example of data from the Internet of Things (IoT)?

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    A historian is studying the portrayal of women in 19th-century novels. Which research method would be MOST suitable for this?

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    Why do retailers analyze purchasing patterns and customer behavior using Big Data?

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    Server logs, application event records, and network traffic details are described as what type of Big Data source?

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    What is a key limitation of case studies regarding the generalizability of findings?

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    Which of the following BEST describes a disadvantage of observation as a research method?

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    Which research method relies heavily on interpreting pre-existing materials to draw conclusions?

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    What is a primary disadvantage of using focus groups in research?

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    Which data cleaning task involves handling missing data by estimating replacement values?

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    What is the primary purpose of normalization in data transformation?

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    Which of the following describes standardization?

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    What is the purpose of encoding categorical variables?

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    In data integration, what process combines datasets with a common identifier or key?

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    Which data integration task involves stacking datasets on top of each other when they share the same structure or columns?

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    What data formatting task ensures compatibility with analysis tools by changing the nature of the information?

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    What is the primary goal of renaming variables in data formatting?

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    Which practice exemplifies informed consent in data ethics?

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    What does transparency in data ethics primarily involve?

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    How is fairness best ensured in the context of data ethics?

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    What is a key component of accountability in data management?

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    In the context of data ethics, what does data ownership primarily concern?

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    What action best demonstrates respect for data ownership rights?

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    A company detects that its job recruitment algorithm unfairly favors male candidates. Which ethical principle is most directly violated?

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    Which scenario exemplifies accountability in data ethics following a data breach?

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    Informed Consent

    Ensuring individuals know what data is collected and how it will be used before agreeing.

    Transparency

    Being open about data practices, including collection, processing, and access.

    Fairness

    Ensuring data practices do not lead to discrimination or bias.

    Accountability

    Holding individuals and organizations responsible for data management practices.

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    Data Ownership

    Understanding who owns the data and the rights associated with it.

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    Explicit Consent

    Clear and direct permission given by individuals for data collection.

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    Privacy Policies

    Documents explaining how organizations handle user data and privacy practices.

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    Data Access

    Understanding who has access to collected data and for what purposes.

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    Observation

    A method to capture real-world behavior and context without interference.

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    Experiments

    Manipulating variables to observe effects and establish cause-and-effect relationships.

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    Types of Experiments

    Includes laboratory, field, and quasi-experiments, differing by control and environment.

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    Focus Groups

    Guided discussions with a small group to explore attitudes and beliefs on a topic.

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    Qualitative Data

    Rich data generated from methods like focus groups, exploring feelings and beliefs.

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    Case Studies

    In-depth analysis of a person, group, or event to understand complex issues.

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    Sensor Data

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

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    Content Analysis

    Analyzing existing documents and media to extract relevant information.

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    Discrete Data

    A type of quantitative data that can only take specific, distinct values.

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    Continuous Data

    Quantitative data that can take any value within a range and is measurable.

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    Binary Data

    Qualitative data with only two categories or states, like true/false.

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    Time-Series Data

    Data collected over time at regular intervals, useful in trends analysis.

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    Spatial Data

    Data related to physical locations and shapes of objects, often in GIS.

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    Textual Data

    Data that consists of words and sentences, often unstructured.

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    Structured Data

    Organized data in predefined formats, like tables with rows and columns.

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    Unstructured Data

    Data without a predefined format, including text, images, and videos.

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    Big Data

    Extremely large datasets that traditional tools can't manage effectively.

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    Volume

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

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    Velocity

    The speed at which data is generated and processed, often in real-time.

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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 trustworthiness of data, including noise and inaccuracies.

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    Value

    The potential insights and benefits derived from analyzing big data.

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    Missing Values Handling

    Methods for dealing with incomplete data, including filling or removing.

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    Removing Duplicates

    Identifying and eliminating identical records to maintain accurate data analysis.

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    Data Entry Errors Correction

    Fixing mistakes in data input such as typos or formatting issues.

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    Data Transformation

    Changing data into a suitable format for analysis, e.g., normalization or encoding.

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    Normalization

    Rescaling data to a standard range without distorting their differences.

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    Encoding Categorical Variables

    Converting categorical data into numerical format for processing in algorithms.

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    Data Integration

    Combining information from different sources into one complete dataset.

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    Data Visualization

    Graphically representing data through elements like charts and graphs for clarity.

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    Sources of Big Data

    Various origins like social media, IoT, and transaction data contributing to datasets.

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    Social Media Data

    User-generated content from platforms like Twitter and Facebook.

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    Data Quality

    The condition of a dataset based on how well it meets its intended use.

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    Accuracy

    How closely data reflects real-world values or events.

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    Completeness

    The extent to which all required data is present.

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    Timeliness

    Data must be up-to-date to be relevant.

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    Consistency

    Data should be the same across multiple datasets.

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    Study Notes

    Industrial Engineering

    • The presentation is about Understanding Data
    • It covers topics like:
      • Types of data
      • Big Data
      • Data Quality Methods
      • Data Collection Methods
      • Data Ethics
      • Data Wrangling
      • Data Visualization

    Types of Data

    • Quantitative Data (Numerical Data): Represents numerical values that quantify attributes. It's divided into:

      • Discrete Data: Takes specific, distinct values. Examples include counting things (e.g., number of students, cars).
      • Continuous Data: Can take any value within a range. Examples include measurements (e.g., height, weight, temperature).

    • Qualitative Data (Categorical Data): Represents categories or labels rather than numbers. It's divided into:

      • Nominal Data: Has no intrinsic ordering. Examples include gender, nationality, car type.
      • Ordinal Data: Has a meaningful order, but intervals between categories aren't necessarily equal. Examples include rankings (e.g., first, second, third) or satisfaction levels (e.g., satisfied, neutral, dissatisfied).

    • Binary Data: Qualitative data with only two categories (e.g., 0 and 1, true and false, yes and no). Examples include whether a switch is on or off, or if an email is spam.

    • Time-Series Data: Collected over time, usually at regular intervals. Crucial in economics, finance, and meteorology. Includes daily stock prices, hourly temperature readings, etc.

    • Spatial Data (Geospatial Data): Related to the physical location and shape of objects. Uses coordinates like latitude and longitude. Includes maps, satellite imagery, location-based data.

    • Textual Data: Consists of words, sentences, or entire documents. Typically unstructured and needs natural language processing (NLP) to analyze. Examples include emails, social media posts, customer reviews.

    • Structured vs. Unstructured Data:

      • Structured Data: Organized in predefined tables with rows and columns. Examples include databases and spreadsheets.
      • Unstructured Data: No predefined format or structure. Includes text, images, audio, videos.

    Big Data

    • Refers to extremely large and complex datasets that are beyond traditional data processing tools for management, analysis, and storage.
    • Characterized by: Volume, Velocity, Variety, Veracity, Value

    Data Quality

    • Refers to the condition of a dataset and how well it meets the requirements for intended use.
    • Key dimensions include:
      • Accuracy
      • Completeness
      • Consistency
      • Timeliness
      • Validity
      • Uniqueness
      • Integrity
      • Relevance
      • Accessibility
      • Reliability

    Data Collection Methods

    • Techniques used to gather information for analysis and decision-making.
    • Choice depends on research objectives, data nature, and available resources.
    • Methods include:
      • 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

    • Evaluates moral issues concerning data collection, sharing, analysis, and use.
    • Key concepts include: Privacy, Informed consent, Transparency, Fairness, Accountability, Data ownership, Data minimization, Security, Purpose limitation, Avoiding harm, Ethical use of AI and automation, Human dignity.
    • Challenges include Surveillance, Bias in data and algorithms, Data monetization, and Data breaches.
    • Regulations and guidelines exist (e.g., GDPR, ethical guidelines for AI, national laws).

    Data Wrangling

    • Also known as data munging. The process of cleaning, transforming, and organizing raw data for analysis.
    • Key steps: Data cleaning, Data transformation, Data integration, Data formatting.

    Data Visualization

    • Graphical representation of data and information (charts, graphs, maps, diagrams).
    • Goal is to make complex data accessible, understandable, and actionable.
    • Types of visualizations include: Bar charts, Line graphs, Pie charts, Histograms, Scatter plots, Heatmaps, Box plots, Geospatial maps, Tree maps.

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