Glossary: Terms and definitions

We’ve covered a lot of terms—some of which you may have already known, and some of which are new. To make it easy to remember what a word means, we created this glossary of terms and definitions.

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Weekly challenge

Question 1

In structured thinking, why would a data analyst organize the available information?

A. To recognize the current problem or situation

B. To ask SMART questions

C. To summarize results using data visualizations

D. To consult with subject matter experts

The correct answer is A. To recognize the current problem or situation

Question 2

In the share step of the data analysis process, a data analyst summarizes their results using data visualizations and creates a slideshow to present to stakeholders. What else might they do in this step?

A. Shred paper files

B. Organize the available information

C. Collect data

D. Communicate findings

The correct answer is D. Communicate findings

Question 3

If a cooking supply store wants to attract more customers, where can they advertise to better reach their target audience? Select all that apply.

• On a podcast for foodies
• At a bus stop near a local culinary school
• In a magazine all about advertising
• On TV during the season finale of The Best Chef in the Universe

Question 4

A local internet service provider is expecting an increase in the number of people streaming online entertainment. Their data analyst uses data to estimate the required bandwidth necessary to service its customers. This is an example of which problem type?

A. Discovering connections

B. Identifying themes

C. Making predictions

D. Spotting something unusual

The correct answer is C. Making predictions

Question 5

Fill in the blank: Categorizing things involves assigning items to categories, whereas _____ takes those categories a step further, grouping them into broader classifications.

A. identifying themes

B. finding patterns

C. making predictions

D. discovering connections

Categorizing things involves assigning items to categories, whereas identifying themes takes those categories a step further, grouping them into broader classifications.

Question 6

Which of the following examples are vague questions? Select all that apply.

• What do you usually like to watch?
• What was the highest score on the exam?
• How many hours are left in the movie?
• What would you think if this happened to you?

Question 7

The question, “Why was the Monday afternoon yoga class successful?” is not measurable. Which of the following questions presents a measurable way to learn about the yoga class?

A. Why do people like taking yoga classes on Mondays?

B. Do yoga instructors seem more energetic at the beginning of the week?

C. How many customers responded to our recent half-price yoga promotion?

D. Is yoga a great way to stretch and strengthen your body?

The correct answer is C. How many customers responded to our recent half-price yoga promotion?

Question 8

Fill in the blank: Questions that make assumptions or suggest that a given answer is correct are examples of _____ questions.

A. wrong

B. fair

C. unfair

D. unbiased

Questions that make assumptions or suggest that a given answer is correct are examples of unfair questions.