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Which of the following is NOT considered a technical skill for a Data Analyst?
Which of the following is NOT considered a technical skill for a Data Analyst?
What is the first step in the data analytics process?
What is the first step in the data analytics process?
Which tool is specifically mentioned for data visualization?
Which tool is specifically mentioned for data visualization?
Data cleaning is essential because it allows for:
Data cleaning is essential because it allows for:
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Which of the following best describes the role of a data analyst in business?
Which of the following best describes the role of a data analyst in business?
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In which area is data analytics primarily applied to optimize processes?
In which area is data analytics primarily applied to optimize processes?
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Which of the following soft skills is vital for understanding data insights?
Which of the following soft skills is vital for understanding data insights?
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What does data visualization involve?
What does data visualization involve?
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What is the main purpose of data in analytics?
What is the main purpose of data in analytics?
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Which of the following best describes qualitative data?
Which of the following best describes qualitative data?
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Which type of quantitative data can be divided into smaller units?
Which type of quantitative data can be divided into smaller units?
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What characterizes nominal data?
What characterizes nominal data?
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Which type of data is best suited for representing military ranks?
Which type of data is best suited for representing military ranks?
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Which of the following is an example of quantitative data?
Which of the following is an example of quantitative data?
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What is a key difference between continuous and discrete data?
What is a key difference between continuous and discrete data?
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Which statement about qualitative data is true?
Which statement about qualitative data is true?
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What is the primary data collection method characterized by?
What is the primary data collection method characterized by?
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Which of the following is an advantage of secondary data collection?
Which of the following is an advantage of secondary data collection?
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Why is data collection important for decision making?
Why is data collection important for decision making?
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Which method is NOT considered a tool for data collection?
Which method is NOT considered a tool for data collection?
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What is data analytics primarily concerned with?
What is data analytics primarily concerned with?
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Which of the following statements about primary data is true?
Which of the following statements about primary data is true?
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What challenge is commonly associated with secondary data?
What challenge is commonly associated with secondary data?
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Which type of data collection tool involves gathering feedback directly through conversation?
Which type of data collection tool involves gathering feedback directly through conversation?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Data Analysis
- Data analysis is the process of gathering, organizing, and analyzing data to identify patterns and insights.
- Data analysts use tools like Excel, Tableau, and SQL to extract meaningful information.
- A data analyst is a professional who collects, processes, and interprets data to help organizations make informed decisions.
Data and Its Sources
- Data refers to raw, unprocessed information (numbers, text, images, or videos).
- Data serves as the foundation for identifying patterns, insights, and informed decisions.
Types of Data
- Qualitative (Categorical) Data: Describes a group of items or an object.
- Ordinal Data: Follows a specific order or ranking (e.g., test grades).
- Nominal Data: Doesn't follow a specific order (e.g., gender).
- Quantitative (Numerical) Data: Deals with numbers or numeric values.
- Continuous Data: Can be divided into smaller units (e.g., weight).
- Discrete Data: Cannot be divided further (e.g., number of cats).
Data Collection/Sourcing
- Data collection is gathering, measuring, and recording data for research and decision-making.
- Reasons for data collection:
- Discover trends in opinions and behavior over time.
- Improve decision-making quality.
- Improve products/services and resolve issues.
- Understand the target market and best strategies.
Types and Methods of Data Collection
- Primary Data Collection: Raw data collected firsthand, unstructured, unorganized.
- Secondary Data: Information collected, structured, and analyzed by others.
- Methods of Collecting Data:
- Surveys, quizzes, questionnaires
- Interviews
- Focus groups
- Direct observation
- Documents and records (e.g., internet, databases, archives)
Data Analytics
- Data analysis is a subset of data analytics focused on interpreting results.
- Data scientists use scientific methods to extract insights from data, combining data analytics, statistics, and machine learning.
Types of Data Analytics
- Descriptive Analytics: Insights from historical data (what happened)
- Diagnostic Analytics: Identifying reasons behind past events (why it happened)
- Predictive Analytics: Predicting future events based on historical data (what might happen)
- Prescriptive Analytics: Providing specific actions to achieve desired outcomes (how can we improve)
Skills of a Data Analyst
- Technical Skills: Excel, Power BI/Tableau, SQL, Python
- Soft Skills: Business understanding, analytical thinking, problem-solving, communication, teamwork.
Data Analytics Process
- Problem Statement/Objectives: Defining the business problem.
- Data Extraction: Collecting data.
- Data Cleaning: Preparing data for analysis.
- Data Analysis: Processing and interpreting data.
- Data Visualization: Presenting results using graphs and charts.
- Interpretation/Insights: Summarizing results and extracting insights.
- Recommendation: Providing actionable recommendations based on insights.
Applications of Data Analysis
- Marketing & Retail: Optimizing processes and revenue through data analysis.
- Finance: Detecting fraud, managing risks, forecasting trends.
- Healthcare: Enhancing patient care, predicting diseases, improving outcomes.
- Sports: Evaluating player performance, developing winning strategies.
- Social Media* Analyzing user behaviour to improve engagement and experience
- Transportation* Optimizing routes and reducing costs.
- Education* Improving student outcomes and personalising learning.
Career Opportunities in Data
- Various roles like Data Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, Data Scientist, etc.
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Explore the fundamentals of data analysis including the different types of data and their sources. This quiz covers essential tools used by data analysts and the importance of data in decision-making processes. Test your knowledge and understanding of key data analysis concepts.
