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Course 2 - Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions Flashcards

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Action-oriented question

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A question whose answers lead to change

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Algorithm

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A process or set of rules followed for a specific task

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Analytical skills

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Qualities and characteristics associated with using facts to solve problems

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Analytical thinking

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The process of identifying and defining a problem, then solving it by using data in an organized, step-by-step manner

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Attribute

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A characteristic or quality of data used to label a column in a table

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AVERAGE

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A spreadsheet function that returns an average of the values from a selected range

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Big data

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Large, complex datasets typically involving long periods of time, which enable data analysts to address far-reaching business problems

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Borders

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Lines that can be added around two or more cells on a spreadsheet

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Business task

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The question or problem that data analysis resolves for a business

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Cell reference

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A cell or a range of cells in a worksheet typically used in formulas and functions

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Cloud

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A place to keep data online, rather than a computer hard drive

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Context

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The condition in which something exists or happens

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COUNT

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A spreadsheet function that counts the number of cells in a range that meet a specific criteria

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Dashboard

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A tool that monitors live, incoming data

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Data

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A collection of facts

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Data analysis

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The collection, transformation, and organization of data in order to draw conclusions, make predictions, and drive informed decision-making

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Data analysis process

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The six phases of ask, prepare, process, analyze, share, and act whose purpose is to gain insights that drive informed decision-making

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Data analyst

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Someone who collects, transforms, and organizes data in order to draw conclusions, make predictions, and drive informed decision-making

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Data analytics

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The science of data

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Data design

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How information is organized

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Data-driven decision-making

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Using facts to guide business strategy

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Data ecosystem

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The various elements that interact with one another in order to produce, manage, store, organize, analyze, and share data

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Data-inspired decision-making

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Exploring different data sources to find out what they have in common

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Data life cycle

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The sequence of stages that data experiences, which include plan, capture, manage, analyze, archive, and destroy

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Data science
A field of study that uses raw data to create new ways of modeling and understanding the unknown
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Data strategy
The management of the people, processes, and tools used in data analysis
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Data visualization
The graphical representation of data
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Database
A collection of data stored in a computer system
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Dataset
A collection of data that can be manipulated or analyzed as one unit
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Equation
A calculation that involves addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division (also called a math expression)
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Fairness
A quality of data analysis that does not create or reinforce bias
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Fill handle
A box in the lower-right-hand corner of a selected spreadsheet cell that can be dragged through neighboring cells in order to continue an instruction
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Filtering
The process of showing only the data that meets a specified criteria while hiding the rest
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Formula
A set of instructions used to perform a calculation using the data in a spreadsheet
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Function
A preset command that automatically performs a specified process or task using the data in a spreadsheet
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Gap analysis
A method for examining and evaluating the current state of a process in order to identify opportunities for improvement in the future
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Header
The first row in a spreadsheet that labels the type of data in each column
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Leading question
A question that steers people toward a certain response
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Math expression
A calculation that involves addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division (also called an equation)
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Math function
A function that is used as part of a mathematical formula
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MAX
A spreadsheet function that returns the largest numeric value from a range of cells
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Measurable question
A question whose answers can be quantified and assessed
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Metric
A single, quantifiable type of data that is used for measurement
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Metric goal
A measurable goal set by a company and evaluated using metrics
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MIN
A spreadsheet function that returns the smallest numeric value from a range of cells
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Observation
The attributes that describe a piece of data contained in a row of a table
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Open data
Data that is available to the public
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Operator
A symbol that names the operation or calculation to be performed
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Order of operations
Using parentheses to group together spreadsheet values in order to clarify the order in which operations should be performed
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Pivot chart
A chart created from the fields in a pivot table
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Pivot table
A data summarization tool used to sort, reorganize, group, count, total, or average data
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Problem domain
The area of analysis that encompasses every activity affecting or affected by a problem
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Problem types
The various problems that data analysts encounter, including categorizing things, discovering connections, finding patterns, identifying themes, making predictions, and spotting something unusual
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Qualitative data
A subjective and explanatory measure of a quality or characteristic
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Quantitative data
A specific and objective measure, such as a number, quantity, or range
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Query
A request for data or information from a database
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Query language
A computer programming language used to communicate with a database
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Range
A collection of two or more cells in a spreadsheet
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Reframing
Restating a problem or challenge, then redirecting it toward a potential resolution
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Relevant question
A question that has significance to the problem to be solved
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Report
A static collection of data periodically given to stakeholders
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Return on investment (ROI)
A formula that uses the metrics of investment and profit to evaluate the success of an investment
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Revenue
The total amount of income generated by the sale of goods or services
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Root cause
The reason why a problem occurs
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Scope of work (SOW)
An agreed-upon outline of the tasks to be performed during a project
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Small data
Small, specific data points typically involving a short period of time, which are useful for making day-to-day decisions
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SMART methodology
A tool for determining a question’s effectiveness based on whether it is specific, measurable, action-oriented, relevant, and time-bound
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Sorting
The process of arranging data into a meaningful order to make it easier to understand, analyze, and visualize
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Specific question
A question that is simple, significant, and focused on a single topic or a few closely related ideas
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Spreadsheet
A digital worksheet
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SQL
Refer to Structured Query Language
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Stakeholders
People who invest time and resources into a project and are interested in its outcome
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Structured Query Language
A computer programming language used to communicate with a database
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Structured thinking
The process of recognizing the current problem or situation, organizing available information, revealing gaps and opportunities, and identifying options
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SUM
A spreadsheet function that adds the values of a selected range of cells
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Technical mindset
The ability to break things down into smaller steps or pieces and work with them in an orderly and logical way
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Time-bound question
A question that specifies a timeframe to be studied
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Turnover rate
The rate at which employees voluntarily leave a company
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Unfair question
A question that makes assumptions or is difficult to answer honestly
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Visualization
Refer to data visualization

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