Test your knowledge on data credibility

Question 1

Which of the following are usually good data sources? Select all that apply.

• Vetted public datasets
• Governmental agency data
• Academic papers
• Social media sites

Explain: Vetted public datasets, academic papers, and governmental agency data are usually good data sources.

Question 2

To determine if a data source is cited, you should ask which of the following questions? Select all that apply.

• Is the data relevant to the problem I'm trying to solve?
• Who created this dataset?
• Is this dataset from a credible organization?
• Has this dataset been properly cleaned?

Explain: “Is this dataset from a credible organization?” and “Who created this dataset?” are questions that can help you determine if a data source is cited.

Question 3

A data analyst is analyzing sales data for the newest version of a product. They use third-party data about an older version of the product. For what reasons is this inappropriate for their analysis? Select all that apply.

• The data is not orginal
• The data is biased
• The data is not accurate
• The data is not current

Explain: Third-party data about an older version of the product is inappropriate because it is not original or current.