Google Data Analytics Foundation Module 1
Questions with Verified Correct Answers
Data
A collection of facts
Data analysis
The process of compiling, analyzing, and interpreting the results of primary and secondary
data collection.
Data Analyst
A person who specializes in gathering and analyzing data to inform business decisions.
Data Analytics
the science of data
In the ask phase,
you'll work to understand the challenge to be solved or the question to be answered. It will
likely be assigned to you by stakeholders. As this is the ask phase, you'll ask many questions
to help you along the way.
Next, in the prepare phase
you'll find and collect the data you'll need to answer your questions. You'll identify data
sources, gather data, and verify that it is accurate and useful for answering your questions.
The process phase
is when you will clean and organize your data. Tasks you perform here include removing any
inconsistencies; filling in missing values; and, in many cases, changing the data to a format
, that's easier to work with. Essentially, you're ensuring the data is ready before you begin
analysis
The analyze phase
is when you do the necessary data analysis to uncover answers and solutions. Depending on
the situation and the data, this could involve tasks such as calculating averages or counting
items in categories so you can examine trends and patterns.
Last is the act phase
in which you and others in the company put the data insights into action. This could mean
implementing a new business strategy, making changes to a website, or any other action that
solves the initial problem.
Next comes the share phase
when you present your findings to decision-makers through a report, presentation, or data
visualizations. As part of the share phase, you decide which medium you want to use to share
your findings and select the data to include. Tools for presenting data visually include charts
made in Google Sheets, Tableau, and R.
Data-driven decision making
An organizational process to gather and analyze relevant and verifiable data and then
evaluate the results to guide business strategies.
Fill in the blank: Analytical skills are the qualities and characteristics associated with
using _____ to solve problems.
predictions
gut instinct
Questions with Verified Correct Answers
Data
A collection of facts
Data analysis
The process of compiling, analyzing, and interpreting the results of primary and secondary
data collection.
Data Analyst
A person who specializes in gathering and analyzing data to inform business decisions.
Data Analytics
the science of data
In the ask phase,
you'll work to understand the challenge to be solved or the question to be answered. It will
likely be assigned to you by stakeholders. As this is the ask phase, you'll ask many questions
to help you along the way.
Next, in the prepare phase
you'll find and collect the data you'll need to answer your questions. You'll identify data
sources, gather data, and verify that it is accurate and useful for answering your questions.
The process phase
is when you will clean and organize your data. Tasks you perform here include removing any
inconsistencies; filling in missing values; and, in many cases, changing the data to a format
, that's easier to work with. Essentially, you're ensuring the data is ready before you begin
analysis
The analyze phase
is when you do the necessary data analysis to uncover answers and solutions. Depending on
the situation and the data, this could involve tasks such as calculating averages or counting
items in categories so you can examine trends and patterns.
Last is the act phase
in which you and others in the company put the data insights into action. This could mean
implementing a new business strategy, making changes to a website, or any other action that
solves the initial problem.
Next comes the share phase
when you present your findings to decision-makers through a report, presentation, or data
visualizations. As part of the share phase, you decide which medium you want to use to share
your findings and select the data to include. Tools for presenting data visually include charts
made in Google Sheets, Tableau, and R.
Data-driven decision making
An organizational process to gather and analyze relevant and verifiable data and then
evaluate the results to guide business strategies.
Fill in the blank: Analytical skills are the qualities and characteristics associated with
using _____ to solve problems.
predictions
gut instinct
