What is data analysis

Question 1

What is data analysis?

Answer 1

It is examining and analysing raw data.

Question 2

Why do we examine and process this data?

Answer 2

To 1) Derive meaningful information and 2) Draw actionable insights.

Question 3

True or False

Does data analysis play a significant role in decision-making within any sector?

Answer 3

True

Question 4

How does data analysis help us prepare for the future?

Answer 4

It looks at past trends and identifies the patterns and information from existing data.

Question 5

What do we call large and complex data? And can it be stored as anything?

Answer 5

Big Data. It can be stored as anything for example, photos and videos on social media.

Question 6

What is the role of a data analyst?

Answer 6

To collect, clean, and interpret data sets in order to answer a question or solve a problem.

Question 7

What are the steps to converting raw data into insights?

Answer 7

1. Define the problem
2. Collect the data
3. Clean the data
4. Analyse the data
5. Create Visualisations
6. Share your findings