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What is the definition of data?
Data are raw symbols that represent the properties of objects and events and in this sense data has no meaning of itself, it simply exists
What is the difference between data and information?
Data are raw symbols, while information includes meaning and context
What does knowledge consist of, according to the text?
Data + meaning + context that leads to a decision
What is the main objective of the introductory module on Data Science?
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What does the text emphasize about manipulating data in the module?
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In the context of data science, what is the step 4 of the data science process?
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Which of the following is NOT a data science tool as mentioned in the course content?
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What is the definition of data science according to the referenced book by Kotu, Vijay, and Bala Deshpande?
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What does Laura, Igual, and Seguí Santi define as the task of performing data science?
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What term is used to describe the extraction of information from data using various methods, processes, and algorithms borrowed from business, statistics, and computer science?
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