Mo 1. Quiz

Which of the following examples demonstrate data-driven decision-making? Select all that apply.

A weather forecaster refers to information about past extreme weather in order to better predict future events. A government agency uses facts documented in police reports to help develop crime-prevention strategies. An online retailer surveys customers to develop new products that are more likely to be successful.

A data professional is always interested in learning new skills and gaining knowledge. They often seek out challenging assignments at work and professional development experiences. Which analytical skill does this scenario describe?

Curiosity

Which of the following statements correctly describe data and data analysis? Select all that apply.

Data analysis involves collecting, transforming, and organizing data. One goal of data analysis is to draw conclusions. Data is a collection of facts.

Which of the following activities are elements of data-driven decision-making? Select all that apply.

Find and analyze relevant data Figure out the business need or problem to be solved Ask subject-matter experts to review the results

A pet shelter wants to receive 15% more donations at this year's holiday fundraiser than were given in previous years. Data team members look into past donations compared to desired donations for this holiday season. They then develop strategies to bridge the difference between the two. What does this scenario describe?

Gap analysis

What is the root cause of a problem?

Why the problem occurs

Fill in the blank: Data analysts use a problem-oriented approach in order to identify, _____, and solve problems.

describe

Fill in the blank: Data science is creating new ways of _____ and understanding the unknown by using raw data.

modeling

Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of analytical thinking?

Intuition

A data team at a national bank plans a project about its customer bill-paying tool. They apply analytical thinking to decide what they want to achieve with the data. This helps ensure the data is valuable and will help them accomplish their goals. Which aspect of analytical thinking does this scenario describe?

Strategic thinking