M1 Quizzes

identifying and defining

Fill in the blank: Analytical thinking involves _____ a problem, then solving it by using data in an organized, step-by-step manner. Analytical Thinking Quiz 3; Question 1

Problem-Oriented

Fill in the blank: Data analysts use a _____ approach in order to identify, describe, and work out challenges or issues. Module 1 Challenge: Question 5

Modeling

Fill in the blank: Data science is creating new ways of _____ and understanding the unknown by using raw data. Module 1 Challenge; Question 2

Data Design

Fill in the blank: The analytical skill _____ encompasses how someone organizes information. Data Analyst Skills Quiz 2; Question 4

Gap Analysis

What is a method for examining and evaluating how a process works currently in order to get to an improved future state? Analytical Thinking Quiz 3; Question 4

Data Analysis

What term describes the collection, transformation, and organization of data in order to draw conclusions, make predictions, and drive informed decision-making? Quiz 1; Question 1

An analyst might create a graph, map, or chart in order to communicate data insights to others.

What type of data visualization might an analyst create in order to communicate data insights to others? Analytical Thinking Quiz 3; Question 2

Data Ecosystem

A _____ encompasses the various elements that interact with one another in order to produce, manage, store, organize, analyze, and share data. Data Ecosystem Quiz 1; Question 2

Gap Analysis

A business wants to grow its sales by 10% in the next 12 months. The data team helps achieve this goal by collecting data about current sales, their target market, and their competitors. This helps them identify the difference between where they are today and where they want to be in a year. What does this scenario describe? Module 1 Challenge: Question 4

Data Strategy

A data professional considers how they can best manage the key elements of an analysis project. They confirm that team members know how to use the right data, ensure there's a clear path to a solution, and check that the right technology is in place. Which analytical skill does this scenario describe? Module 1 Challenge; Question 9

Strategic Thinking

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? Module 1 Challenge; Question 7

Understanding Context

An acquaintance tells you that they spend many hours each day "playing." To learn more, you ask them whether they play sports, a musical instrument, or something else. Their answer helps you clarify the meaning of their statement. What does this scenario describe? Data Analyst Skills Quiz 2; Question 2

Data-driven decision making

An e-commerce website collects, observes, and analyzes its customers' online behaviors. Then, it uses the insights gained to choose when to put certain products on sale. What business practice does this describe? Data Ecosystem Quiz 1; Question 4

1. Their experience and human intuition are valuable to data-driven decision-making 2. They can review analysis results and help identify inconsistencies. 3

When building data into business strategy, provide 3 reasons why is it important to include insights from subject-matter experts? Data Ecosystem Quiz 1; Question 3

Technical mindset

Which analytical skill involves the ability to break things down into smaller steps and work with them in an orderly and logical way? Data Analyst Skills Quiz 2; Question 3

Detail oriented thinking

While planning a roadtrip, you figure out all of the specific stops you need to take along the way. You also consider how often you'll stop for gas, meals, and sleep. Having this information enables you to execute your plan. What does this scenario describe? Analytical Thinking Quiz 3; Question 3

Why the problem occurs

What is the root cause of a problem? Module 1 Challenge; Question 8

facts

Fill in the blank: Analytical skills are the qualities and characteristics associated with using _____ to solve problems. Data Analyst Skills Quiz 2; Question 1