There are many different kinds or formats of data, and they can be classified into several categories: Numerical data: This type of data is expressed as numbers and can be further categorized into discrete (whole numbers) or continuous (numbers with decimals). Examples of numerical data include the height of a person, the temperature of a […]
People use data to make everyday decisions all the time. Here are some examples: Checking the weather: When you check the weather in the morning, you are using data to help you decide what to wear. If it’s going to be cold and rainy, you might choose to wear a jacket and boots. Planning a […]
In simple terms, a data point is a single piece of information, while data refers to a collection of information. For example, let’s say you’re conducting a survey to determine your classmates’ favorite ice cream flavor. Each time one of your classmates tells you their favorite flavor, that piece of information is a data point. […]
Many systems and companies use data and analytics to make recommendations to users. Here are a few examples: Amazon: Amazon uses data to make personalized product recommendations to its users. It analyzes users’ browsing and purchase history to suggest products that they might be interested in buying. Google: Google uses data to personalize search results […]
Hi there! The statistical investigative process is used to solve problems with data and variation, which means it helps us analyze data that varies from one item to the next. This is different from math problems that usually involve solving equations. Let’s look at an example to understand the difference between data with and without […]
Hey there, data enthusiasts! Today we’re going to talk about how data can describe who we are, what we do, where we are, and what we believe. Let’s start with demographics. Demographics refer to data that describes who we are, such as our age, gender, race, income, and education level. By analyzing demographic data, companies […]
In this tutorial, we’ll be talking about how technologies and companies are using data to better understand what we watch, read, eat, buy, and where we go. Let’s start with what we watch. Companies like Netflix and Hulu use our viewing habits and ratings to recommend similar shows and movies that we might enjoy. By […]
Hello and welcome to this tutorial on the personal impact of big data in different areas of our lives. Let’s start with public policy. Big data has a personal impact on us by influencing the decisions made by policymakers. By analyzing large sets of data, governments can create policies and allocate resources that impact us […]
Let’s talk about what data is and why it’s important. Data is a collection of facts or figures. It’s like a puzzle with many different pieces that help us understand something. Data can be anything from numbers, words, pictures, sounds, or even emotions. For example, the number of people living in a certain city is […]
Every minute, a lot of data is being created on different websites and apps like Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and email. Here are some examples: In one minute on Twitter, people send 277 thousand tweets. In one minute on YouTube, people watch 72 hours of videos. In one minute on Instagram, people make over 216 thousand […]
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