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What does the term 'unknown' refer to in the context of data analysis?
What does the term 'unknown' refer to in the context of data analysis?
- Observed data points in a dataset
- Data that is irrelevant to the analysis
- Unobserved or missing data in a dataset (correct)
- Outlier values in a dataset
Which type of unknown is related to the observed data?
Which type of unknown is related to the observed data?
- Both MNAR and NMAR
- Missing at Random (MAR)
- Not Missing at Random (NMAR) (correct)
- Missing Not at Random (MNAR)
What is a common cause of unknowns in data analysis?
What is a common cause of unknowns in data analysis?
- Data corruption during transmission
- Sensor failure during data collection
- Non-response to surveys
- All of the above (correct)
What is a potential effect of unknowns on data analysis?
What is a potential effect of unknowns on data analysis?
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Which method for handling unknowns involves replacing missing values with the mean or median of the dataset?
Which method for handling unknowns involves replacing missing values with the mean or median of the dataset?
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What is a benefit of handling unknowns in data analysis?
What is a benefit of handling unknowns in data analysis?
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What is multiple imputation in the context of handling unknowns?
What is multiple imputation in the context of handling unknowns?
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Which type of unknown is random and independent of the data?
Which type of unknown is random and independent of the data?
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What can occur when unknowns are not handled properly in data analysis?
What can occur when unknowns are not handled properly in data analysis?
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Why is it important to handle unknowns in data analysis?
Why is it important to handle unknowns in data analysis?
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Study Notes
Unknown in Data Analysis
Definition
- Unknown refers to the unobserved or missing data in a dataset
Types of Unknowns
- Missing at Random (MAR): Missing values are random and independent of the data
- Missing Not at Random (MNAR): Missing values are related to the data and can affect analysis
- Not Missing at Random (NMAR): Missing values are related to the observed data
Causes of Unknowns
- Non-response: Participants fail to respond to surveys or questionnaires
- Data corruption: Data is lost or corrupted during collection or transmission
- Sensor failure: Sensors or measurement devices fail to collect data
Effects of Unknowns
- Bias: Unknowns can lead to biased results and inaccurate conclusions
- Inconsistency: Unknowns can cause inconsistencies in data analysis
- Loss of precision: Unknowns can reduce the precision of estimates and models
Methods for Handling Unknowns
- Listwise deletion: Remove rows with missing values
- Pairwise deletion: Remove rows with missing values only for the specific analysis
- Mean/median imputation: Replace missing values with the mean or median of the dataset
- Regression imputation: Use regression models to predict missing values
- Multiple imputation: Create multiple versions of the dataset with imputed values
Importance of Handling Unknowns
- Accurate analysis: Handling unknowns ensures accurate and reliable results
- Increased precision: Handling unknowns can increase the precision of estimates and models
- Improved decision-making: Handling unknowns leads to better decision-making and policy development
Unknown in Data Analysis
Definition and Types of Unknowns
- Unknown refers to unobserved or missing data in a dataset
- Three types of unknowns:
- Missing at Random (MAR): missing values are random and independent of the data
- Missing Not at Random (MNAR): missing values are related to the data and can affect analysis
- Not Missing at Random (NMAR): missing values are related to the observed data
Causes of Unknowns
- Non-response: participants fail to respond to surveys or questionnaires
- Data corruption: data is lost or corrupted during collection or transmission
- Sensor failure: sensors or measurement devices fail to collect data
Effects of Unknowns
- Bias: unknowns can lead to biased results and inaccurate conclusions
- Inconsistency: unknowns can cause inconsistencies in data analysis
- Loss of precision: unknowns can reduce the precision of estimates and models
Methods for Handling Unknowns
- Listwise deletion: remove rows with missing values
- Pairwise deletion: remove rows with missing values only for the specific analysis
- Mean/median imputation: replace missing values with the mean or median of the dataset
- Regression imputation: use regression models to predict missing values
- Multiple imputation: create multiple versions of the dataset with imputed values
Importance of Handling Unknowns
- Accurate analysis: handling unknowns ensures accurate and reliable results
- Increased precision: handling unknowns can increase the precision of estimates and models
- Improved decision-making: handling unknowns leads to better decision-making and policy development
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Learn about the different types of unknown or missing data in a dataset, including Missing at Random, Missing Not at Random, and Not Missing at Random, and their causes.
