Weekly challenge 1 - quanganh2001/Google-Data-Analytics-Professional-Certificate-Coursera GitHub Wiki

  1. The objective of data analysis is to draw conclusions, make predictions, and drive informed decision-making. In order to do this, a data analyst must do which of the following with data? Select all that apply.
  • Collect it
  • Transform it
  • Sell it
  • Organize it
  1. In data analytics, a model is a group of elements that interact with one another. True or False?

A. True

B. False

  1. Fill in the blank: The primary goal of a data _____ is to create new questions using data, instead of analyzing data to find answers to existing questions.

A. scientist

B. designer

C. engineer

D. analyst

The correct answer is A. scientist. Explain: The primary goal of a data scientist is to create new questions using data, instead of analyzing data to find answers to existing questions.

  1. Gut instinct is an intuitive understanding of something with little or no explanation. True or False?

A. True

B. False

It true.

  1. In data-driven decision-making, a data analyst would share their results with subject matter experts and draw conclusions from their analysis. What else would a data analyst do in data-driven decision-making?

A. Gather and analyze data

B. Survey customers about results, conclusions, and recommendations

C. Determining the stakeholders

D. Identification of trends.

The correct answer is A. Gather and analyze data

  1. In data-driven decision-making, a person who is very familiar with the business problem is known as a subject-matter expert. True or False?

A. True

B. False

Explain: In the data-driven decision-making process, the subject-matter expert will have great insights to share for guidance as a result of the familiarity with many types of business challenges.

  1. Fill in the blank: When following data-driven decision-making, a data analyst will consult with ______ .

A. customers

B. managers

C. subject matter experts

D. stakeholders

The correct answer is C. subject matter experts. Explain: When following data-driven decision-making, a data analyst will consult with subject matter experts.

  1. When citing an article you found in a discussion forum, you should always do what?

A. Take credit for creating the article.

B. Give credit to the original author.

C. Include your email address for people to send questions or comments.

D. Check the article for typos or grammatical errors.

The correct answer is B. Give credit to the original author.