Chapter 3 Data Analytics - MISY 3310

Curiosity, understanding context, having a technical mindset, data design, and data strategy are the 5 essential aspects of __ thinking and skills

Analytical

The 3-step data visualization process consists of exploring the data sets for pattern, then planning for visuals, and finally ___.

Creating your visuals

In the statement: SELECT * FROM Customers, the asterisk (*) indicates that the user wants to extract all the columns of data FROM the ( ) table.

Customers

A simple formula that can be used to define success is: ( )+ organizational knowledge = problem solved.

Data

Collections of related fields in a database are referred to as ___.

Records

In order to be considered open data, databases must provide access rights so that they can be ___.

Redistributed

Select all that apply The 6-step process analysts use to create data-driven decision making includes which 3 of the following?

-Analysis -Prepare -Ask

Select all that apply Analytical skills necessary for a data analyst include the characteristics and capabilities that allow for the observation, research, and interpretation of a problem or change in a desired state. According to Google, there are five essential aspects of analytical skills including which 3 of the following?

-Data strategy -Understanding context -Curiosity

Select all that apply The main tools used by data analysts include which 3 of the following?

-Data visualization tools -Spreadsheets -Databases and query languages

Select all that apply Common SQL terms include which 3 of the following?

-FROM -WHERE -SELECT

Someone who possesses the knowledge of processing software, business strategy, and analytical skill to deliver data and reports that guide management and executives as they create well-informed decision making is known as a data ___.

Analyst

A SQL statement is used to ask a question or communicate a request of the (_ ) management system.

Database

DDDM refers to Data Driven ( ) Making.

Decision

Qualitative data that is not categorized is called nominal data. Qualitative data that is categorized (ranked, for example) is considered ___ data.

Ordinal

SQL, usually pronounced "sequel", is quite useful when working with large data sets. The Q in SQL stands for (___ ).

Query

Improving decision making, customer service, production and operations processes are just a few of the trends in data ( _).

analytics

The information technology (IT) architecture and infrastructure, software applications, programming languages, and storage technologies used for the collection, storage, analysis, and interpretation of meaningful data is referred to as the ( )ecosystem.

data

Select all that apply Questions that data analysts often ask include which 3 of the following?

-Who will receive the information and analysis? -What overall outcomes and results that are needed? -What are the time constraints for the project?

Select all that apply The steps in the data project life cycle, according to Harvard University's Data Science Ready Project include which 3 of the following?

-Wrangling -Sensing

In order to make understanding and interpretation of SQL queries easier, users have the ability to add comments. The symbol(s) that will tell SQL that an entry is a comment and should not be used in the query is(are) ___.

2 dashes: "- -"

Data transformation is the process of converting the ( __ ) of data.

Format

Select all that apply Because many business executives desire to create a data-driven decision making culture, which 3 of the following are competencies organizations invest in to support DDDM?

-Data proficiency -Agility in analytics and data analysis -Building a data-driven community

Select all that apply Some of the responsibilities of a data analyst include which 3 of the following?

-Data reporting -Data visualization -Data structuring

Entry-level data analysts frequently start with no prior ( ) , but go through extensive on-the-job training that teaches them how to apply information learned in college as well as training on organizational policies and procedures.

experience

SQL is quite useful when working with large data sets and is widely used in today's business environment. It allows the user to query the data contained in a ( ).

Database

Trying to answer questions such as, "what happened?" or, "what is occurring?" or "what was the ROI?", is the role of ___.

Descriptive analytics

SQL allows users to isolate specific information contained in a database, as well as to aid in the selection, creation, addition, and extraction of data from a database. SQL stands for ___ query language.

Structured

Select all that apply Key skills required of data analysts include which 3 of the following?

-Experience with SQL and computer code -Technical writing skills -Oral communication skills

Protecting private or sensitive information by eliminating or encrypting information is the goal of data ( ).

Anonymization

Select all that apply Trends in data analytics include which 3 of the following?

Composable data

Data that has been collected internally by the organization is known as ( - )party data.

First

When data is anonymized, the PII is eliminated or encrypted. PII includes names, social security numbers, addresses, and more and stands for ___ identifiable information.

Personally

Microsoft's analytics software that allows for the processing, manipulation, and visualization of data is called Microsoft ( ) BI.

Power

When selecting the right data, it is important to be aware of the source of the data. For example, data that is sold by an entity that didn't actually collect the data is considered ___ data.

Third-party

The graphical and structured representation of data is known as data ( ).

Visualization

Select all that apply Characteristics of spreadsheets include which 2 of the following?

-Information is organized into cells -Data is structured in rows and columns

Select all that apply When working in Microsoft Power BI, which 3 tiers are available?

-Power BI Desktop -Power BI Premium -Power BI Pro

Select all that apply The steps in the data project life cycle, according to Harvard University's Data Science Ready Project include which 3 of the following?

-Sensing -Wrangling

Select all that apply For data to be considered open data, it must have what 3 characteristics?

-The public must have access and datasets must be available for use. -Datasets must be universally available so that anyone can use the data. -Datasets must have access rights that allow them to be reused and redistributed.

A major trend in data analytics is the use of artificial intelligence to focus on small data which is more precise, using small datasets that are capable of impacting decisions in the present. This is known as __ AI.

Scalable

Data-driven decision making (DDDM) can be facilitated through a 6-step processes of Ask, Prepare, Process, Analysis, Share, and Act. Which of these steps refers to creating visualizations and presentations for key stakeholders?

Share

In computer programming, a set of rules and guidelines that define a specific computer language is referred to as the language's ___.

Syntax

Working on data analytics teams to extract data from large data sets, creating reports that outline key findings, monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify success or failure, and analyzing data to identify trends are just a few of the responsibilities of a data ( ).

Analyst

In a database, data is organized in complex and meaningful collections specified by the database administrator. These collections are referred to as ( ) .

Fields

One way to visualize a data ecosystem is to apply it to the data project life cycle. The Data Science Ready project outlines the 5 steps of the data project life cycle. The final stage in this life cycle is ___.

Storage

Which of the following is a popular data analytics program that offers business intelligence as well as data visualization?

Tableau

Select all that apply Which 3 of the following are examples of data transformation?

-Copying or replicating data -The deletion of database fields or records to ensure data integrity -Standardizing names and variables across data sets

Select all that apply Uses of data analytics include which 3 of the following?

-Improved decision making -Improved customer service -Improved patient experiences and internal procedures in healthcare

Select all that apply Which 3 of the following are major varieties of data formats?

-Unstructured data -Discrete data -Structured data

Select all that apply When working in Tableau, users can assume which 3 roles?

-Viewers -Explorers -Creators

Select all that apply Select 3 critical factors to consider when determining the right data to select?

-What types of data do you need to solve a specific problem? -How will the data be collected? -How much data should be collected?

The process of taking components from data sources and analytics platforms to create a more user-friendly experience that makes finding critical insights easier is called ( _ )data and analytics.

Composable

Using the correct syntax allows the user to extract data from multiple fields found in data tables. In order to extract information from multiple tables, the ___ command is used to indicate multiple fields in conjunction with FROM and WHERE to narrow the search and get specific results.

SELECT