Unit 2 - LO3 Understand the Use of Global Information and the Benefits to Individuals and Organisations

Question 1

Data analysis tools

Answer 1

. Data tables
. Visualisation of data
. Trend and pattern identification
. Data cleaning
. Geographic information system/ location mapping

Question 2

Data tables

Answer 2

. Used for databases

. A data table can show patterns in information

Question 3

Visualisation of data

Answer 3

. This is a tool used to help people understand the significance of the data by putting it into visual context
. Patterns, correlations and trends are easier to see

Question 4

Trend and pattern identification

Answer 4

This is similar to the visualisation of data where you would use a comparison line graph to analyse sales over a month period

Question 5

Data cleaning

Answer 5

The detection and removal of errors, inconsistencies and redundant data to improve the quality of the data.

Question 6

Geographic information system/ location mapping

Answer 6

Used to capture, store, manipulate, analyse, manage and present all types of geographical data.